OVERDOSE
Serious ill effects have not been reported following
acute ingestion of large doses of estrogen-containing oral
contraceptives by young children. Overdosage of estrogen
may cause nausea and vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding may
occur in females.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Estrogens should not be used in individuals with
any of the following conditions:
1. Known or suspected pregnancy (see BOXED
WARNING). Estrogens may cause fetal harm when administered
to a pregnant woman.
2. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding.
3. Known or suspected cancer of the breast
except in appropriately selected patients being treated
for metastatic disease.
4. Known or suspected estrogen-dependent
neoplasia.
5. Active thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic
disorders.
|
|
