EXELRING

This brand name is authorized in Ecuador.

Active ingredients

The drug EXELRING contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

1
UNII 304GTH6RNH - ETONOGESTREL
 

Etonogestrel is the biologically active metabolite of desogestrel, a progestagen widely used in OCs. It is structurally derived from 19-nortestosterone and binds with high affinity to progesterone receptors in the target organs. The contraceptive effect of etonogestrel is primarily achieved by inhibition of ovulation.

 
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2
UNII 423D2T571U - ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
 

Ethinylestradiol is chemically and biologically identical to endogenous human oestradiol. It substitutes for the loss of estrogen production in menopausal women, and alleviates menopausal symptoms. Estrogens prevent bone loss following menopause or ovariectomy.

 
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Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC Group Classification
G02BB01 Vaginal ring with progestogen and estrogen G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G02 Other gynecologicals → G02B Contraceptives for topical use → G02BB Intravaginal contraceptives
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country Identification scheme Identifier(s)
EC Agencia Nacional de Regulación, Control y Vigilancia Sanitaria 5527-MEE-1020

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