Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol 0.4 mg/35 Mcg Chewable Tablets Under Non-Fasted Conditions

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relative bioavailability of a test formulation of norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol 0.4 mg/0.035 mg chewable tablets (Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA) compared to the reference listed product, FEMCON® Fe (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate) 0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable tablets (Warner Chilcott) under fed conditions in healthy, non-tobacco using, adult female subjects.
ConditionHealthy
InterventionDrug: Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol
Drug: FEMCON® Fe
PhasePhase 1
SponsorTeva Pharmaceuticals USA
Responsible PartyTeva Pharmaceuticals USA
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01344369
First ReceivedApril 27, 2011
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2011
Last verifiedMay 2011

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateApril 27, 2011
Last Updated DateMay 4, 2011
Start DateAugust 2008
Estimated Primary Completion DateSeptember 2008
Current Primary Outcome Measures
  • Cmax of Norethindrone [Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.] [Designated as safety issue: No]Bioequivalence based on Norethindrone Cmax (maximum observed concentration of drug substance in plasma).
  • AUC0-t of Norethindrone [Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.] [Designated as safety issue: No]Bioequivalence based on Norethindrone AUC0-t (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to time of last measurable concentration).
  • AUC0-inf of Norethindrone [Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.] [Designated as safety issue: No]Bioequivalence based on Norethindrone AUC0-inf (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity).
  • Cmax of Ethinyl Estradiol [Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.] [Designated as safety issue: No]Bioequivalence based on Ethinyl Estradiol Cmax (maximum observed concentration of drug substance in plasma).
  • AUC0-t of Ethinyl Estradiol [Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.] [Designated as safety issue: No]Bioequivalence based on Ethinyl Estradiol AUC0-t (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to time of last measurable concentration).
  • AUC0-inf of Ethinyl Estradiol [Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.] [Designated as safety issue: No]Bioequivalence based on Ethinyl Estradiol AUC0-inf (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity).
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleNorethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol 0.4 mg/35 Mcg Chewable Tablets Under Non-Fasted Conditions
Official TitleA Study to Evaluate the Relative Bioavailability of Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol 0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable Tablets (Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA) Compared to FEMCON® Fe (Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol) 0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable Tablets (Warner Chilcott) in Healthy Female Volunteers Under Non-Fasted Conditions
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relative bioavailability of a test formulation
of norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol 0.4 mg/0.035 mg chewable tablets (Teva Pharmaceuticals,
USA) compared to the reference listed product, FEMCON® Fe (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol
and ferrous fumarate) 0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable tablets (Warner Chilcott) under fed
conditions in healthy, non-tobacco using, adult female subjects.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 1
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Bio-equivalence Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Open Label
ConditionHealthy
InterventionDrug: Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol
0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable Tablets
Other Names:
Zeosa®Drug: FEMCON® Fe
0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable Tablets
Other Names:
  • Ovcon® 35 Fe
  • norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol (generic name)
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: Investigational Test Product
    Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol 0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable Tablets (Teva)
  • Active Comparator: Reference Listed Drug
    FEMCON® Fe 0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable tablets (Warner Chilcott)

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment36
Estimated Completion DateSeptember 2008
Estimated Primary Completion DateSeptember 2008
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Females, 18-45 years of age inclusive with Body Mass Index within 18-30 kg/m2
inclusive, as described in Novum Standard Operating Procedures. Female subjects must
either abstain from sexual intercourse or use a reliable non-hormonal method of
contraception (e.g. condom with spermicide, diaphragm, non-hormonal IUD) from at
least 14 days prior to the first study dosing, throughout the study, and until 14
days after the last dose.

- Normal menstrual cycle.

- Good health as determined by lack of clinically significant abnormalities in health
assessments performed at screening.

- Signed and dated informed consent form, which meets all criteria of current FDA
regulations.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Post menopausal or have irregular menstrual cycle.

- Pregnant, lactating, or likely to become pregnant during the study.

- History of any drug hypersensitivity or intolerance which, in the opinion of the
Investigator, would compromise the safety of the subject or the study.

- Significant history or current evidence of chronic infectious disease, system
disorder, or organ dysfunction.

- Presence of gastrointestinal disease or history of malabsorption within the last
year.

- History of psychiatric disorders occurring within the last two years that required
hospitalization or medication.

- Presence of a medical condition requiring regular treatment with prescription drugs.

- Use of pharmacologic agents known to significantly induce or inhibit
drug-metabolizing enzymes within 30 days prior to dosing.

- Participation in any clinical trial within 30 days prior to dosing.

- Drug or alcohol addiction requiring treatment in the past 12 months.

- Donation or significant loss of whole blood (480 mL or more) within 30 days or plasma
within 14 days prior to dosing.

- Positive test results for HIV, Hepatitis B surface antigen, or Hepatitis C antibody.

- Positive test results for drugs of abuse at screening.

- Positive serum pregnancy test.

- Subjects who have ever had progestational hormone implants.

- Subjects who have had progestational hormone depot injections within 12 months
proceeding dosing.

- Subjects who are using or have used within the 3 months preceding dosing any
vaginally administered estrogen or progestin-containing products.

- Any personal or strong family history of estrogen- or progestogen-dependent tumors.

- History of clinically significant fibrocystic breast disease.

- Subjects with a history of thromboembolic disorders, myocardial infarction, or
stroke.

- Use of norethindrone or ethinyl estrodiol-containing oral contraceptives within 30
days of initial dosing.

- Hysterectomy or oophorectomy (unilateral or bilateral)

- User of tobacco or nicotine containing products within 30 days of the start of the
study.
GenderFemale
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersAccepts Healthy Volunteers
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesUnited States

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01344369
Other Study ID Numbers10816221
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided ByTeva Pharmaceuticals USA
Study SponsorTeva Pharmaceuticals USA
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Not Provided
Verification DateMay 2011

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services
Houston, Texas, United States, 77042-4712