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Watson Pharma introduces generic birth control pill

Watson’s Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets (Chewable), 0.4mg/0.035mg and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets (Chewable), 75mg is the generic of Ireland-based Warner Chilcott’s Femcon Fe.

Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone are used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation.

The company has already started shipping of the product.