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

May 4, 2011 updated by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

A 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

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.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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36

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

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

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

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.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: CROSSOVER
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Investigational Test Product
Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol 0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable Tablets (Teva)
Drug: Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol
0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable Tablets
Other Names:
  • Zeosa®
Active Comparator: Reference Listed Drug
FEMCON® Fe 0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable tablets (Warner Chilcott)
Drug: FEMCON® Fe
0.4 mg/0.035 mg Chewable Tablets
Other Names:
  • Ovcon® 35 Fe
  • norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol (generic name)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cmax of Norethindrone
Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
Bioequivalence based on Norethindrone Cmax (maximum observed concentration of drug substance in plasma).
Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
AUC0-t of Norethindrone
Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
Bioequivalence based on Norethindrone AUC0-t (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to time of last measurable concentration).
Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
AUC0-inf of Norethindrone
Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
Bioequivalence based on Norethindrone AUC0-inf (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity).
Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
Cmax of Ethinyl Estradiol
Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
Bioequivalence based on Ethinyl Estradiol Cmax (maximum observed concentration of drug substance in plasma).
Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
AUC0-t of Ethinyl Estradiol
Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
Bioequivalence based on Ethinyl Estradiol AUC0-t (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to time of last measurable concentration).
Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
AUC0-inf of Ethinyl Estradiol
Time Frame: Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.
Bioequivalence based on Ethinyl Estradiol AUC0-inf (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity).
Blood samples collected over a 60 hour period.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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August 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

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September 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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September 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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April 27, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 27, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

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April 29, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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May 30, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 4, 2011

Last Verified

Last Verified

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May 1, 2011

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 10816221

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