WHAT TO KNOW
Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases.

WHAT IS IT
Ethinyl estradiol is a form of estrogen and norelgestromin is a form of progesterone. These are both female hormones involved in conception. The ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin topical patch releases estrogen and progesterone that are absorbed directly through the skin.

OVER DOSE
An overdose of ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin is unlikely to occur because the patch holding the medicine releases a steady amount of contraceptive hormones. Do not use more than one patch at a time. If you do suspect an overdose, or if the medication has been ingested, call an emergency room or poison control center for advice. Symptoms of an overdose of combination hormonal contraceptives may include:

nausea

vomiting

vaginal bleeding

SIDE EFFECTS
If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking esomeprazole and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take esomeprazole and talk to your doctor if you experience:

headache

diarrhea

nausea

flatulence

abdominal pain or constipation

dry mouth.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

PRECAUTIONS
Avoid smoking. It greatly increases the risk of a heart attack, stroke or blood clot formation while using hormonal birth control. Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases.