estinyl
Estinyl (Ethinyl Estradiol) is a medication used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Premature Menopause, Menorrhagia.
Ethinyl Estradiol · by Schering
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Ethinyl Estradiol
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02MG · Ethinyl Estradiol 0.05MG · Ethinyl Estradiol 0.5MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- breast neoplasms, hypogonadism, premature menopause
- Manufacturer
- Schering
- FDA application
- NDA005292
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Estinyl treat?
- Estinyl (Ethinyl Estradiol) may be used to treat breast neoplasms, hypogonadism, premature menopause, menorrhagia, prostatic neoplasms, primary ovarian insufficiency, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Estinyl?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Estinyl. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Estinyl?
- Estinyl is marketed by Schering. You can see Schering's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Estinyl a brand-name or generic drug?
- Estinyl is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ethinyl Estradiol.
- Is Estinyl available over the counter?
- No. Estinyl is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Estinyl come in?
- Estinyl is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Estinyl FDA-registered?
- Estinyl is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA005292. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 21,596 reports naming ETHINYL ESTRADIOL — the active ingredient in Estinyl, and the FDA flagged 67% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- product adhesion issue3,654 reports
- fatigue3,093 reports
- dyspnoea2,896 reports
- rash2,716 reports
- pruritus2,623 reports
- lower respiratory tract infection2,585 reports
- arthralgia2,559 reports
- joint swelling2,547 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean ETHINYL ESTRADIOL caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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