Bioavailability of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets 15.0 mg/0.03 mg With Regards to Reference Product

May 31, 2022 updated by: Laboratorios Andromaco S.A.

Bioavailability of a Formulation of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol 15.0 mg/0.03 mg Coated Tablets With Regards to the Marketed Reference Product

This study will investigate the bioavailability in women of 2 tablet formulations containing Levonorgestrel 15.0 mg and Ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg. The study will be performed at a single site with 36 subjects. Participants will take 2 tablets of the test product and reference product in 2 periods and 2 sequences (either test after reference or reference after test). There will be a washout of at least 14 days between each study period.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The primary objective of the study is to investigate the relative bioavailability of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl estradiol of 2 tablet formulations with Levonorgestrel 15.0 mg and Ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg and to demonstrate bioequivalence of both formulations in terms of rate and extent of absorption:

  • Test Product: Product manufactured by Laboratorios Andrómaco S.A.
  • Reference Product: Microgynon [Trademark], product of Bayer AG, Brasil. The 90% confidence intervals for the intra-subject coefficient of variation (Test versus Reference Product) for the main pharmacokinetic parameters área under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to time t (AUC0-t) and from time zero to infinite (AUC0-∞), and maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) for total Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl estradiol will be determined. Participants will be confined in the study site for approximately 34 hours during each study period (for 10 hours pre-dosing and for 24 hours post dosing) during which pharmacokinetic (PK) blood samples will be obtained. 21 blood samples will be taken up to 24 hours after the administration in each period. Participants will return to the site to provide additional blood samples at 48 h, and 72 h postdose. The washout period between the two study periods will be at least 14 days. A validated LC-MS/MS bio-analytical method will be used for estimation of plasma levels of Ethinyl-estradiol and Levonorgestrel. The safety objective is to evaluate the tolerability of both formulations in women by collecting adverse events.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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36

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • India
    • Tamil Nadu
      • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600048
        • Azidus laboratories Ltd.

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

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Healthy non-pregnant, non-breast feeding female literate volunteers of 18 to 45 years (both years inclusive) with BMI of 18.50 - 29.99 Kg/m2 and weight > 50 Kg.
  2. Healthy volunteers as evaluated by medical history, vitals and general clinical examination.
  3. Normal or clinically insignificant biochemical, hematological, urine and serology parameters.
  4. Normal or clinically insignificant EC.
  5. Negative urine test for drugs of abuse, negative pregnancy test and do not plan to become pregnant during course of the study and for 03 months after completion of study.
  6. Volunteers who are willing to use acceptable methods of contraception (barrier method/IUD/surgical) or abstinence, for the entire duration of the study and do not plan to be pregnant for at least 1 month after the last drug administration.
  7. Volunteers who can give written informed consent and communicate effectively.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of any major surgical procedure in the past 03 months.
  2. History of any clinically significant cardiac, gastrointestinal, respiratory, hepatic, renal, endocrine, neurological, metabolic, psychiatric and hematological disorders.
  3. History of chronic alcoholism/ chronic smoking/ drug of abuse.
  4. Volunteers with known hypersensitivity to Ethinyl-estradiol and Levonorgestrel or any of the excipients.
  5. History of consumption of tobacco containing products within 48 hours prior to proposed time of dosing
  6. Volunteer who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen, anti-hepatitis C antibody, treponemal antibodies and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV 1&2) antibodies.
  7. Present or past history of intake of drugs or any prescription drug or over the counter (OTC) drugs within 14 days which potentially modify kinetics / dynamics of Ethinyl-estradiol and Levonorgestrel or any other medication judged to be clinically significant by the investigator.
  8. History of consumption of grapefruit and/or its products within 10 days prior to the start of study.
  9. Volunteer who had participated in any other clinical study or who had bled during the last 03 months before check-in.
  10. History of consumption of one or more of the below, 48 hours prior to dosing: Xanthine containing food or drinks such as cola, chocolate, coffee or tea, citrus fruits or items (lime, lemon and orange), alcohol and any other food/beverage known to have interactions as deemed by the investigator.
  11. Volunteers who are dysphagic

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl estradiol Test Product
Participants will receive two tablets of the test formulation containing Levonorgestrel 15.0 mg and Ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg. The tablets will be taken with water.
Drug: Levonorgestrel 15.0 mg and Ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg Test Drug
Investigational Medicinal Product
Active Comparator: Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl estradiol Reference Product
Participants will receive two tablets of the test marketed reference formulation containing Levonorgestrel 15.0 mg and Ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg. The tablets will be taken with water.
Drug: Microgynon CD
Microgynon CD will be used as a comparator drug for the BE study. Other Name: Levonorgestrel 15.0 mg and Ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg Reference Drug

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Total Ethinyl estradiol: area under the plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to 72 hours (AUC0-72)
Time Frame: From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
21 samples up to 72 hours will be taken after the administration in each period
From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
Total Levonorgestrel: area under the plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to 72 hours (AUC0-72)
Time Frame: From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
21 samples up to 72 hours will be taken after the administration in each period
From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
Total Ethinyl estradiol: Maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
Time Frame: From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
21 samples up to 72 hours will be taken after the administration in each period
From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
Total Levonorgestrel: Maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
Time Frame: From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
21 samples up to 72 hours will be taken after the administration in each period
From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
Total Ethinyl estradiol: Time to achieve maximum plasma concentration (tmax)
Time Frame: From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
21 samples up to 72 hours will be taken after the administration in each period
From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
Total Levonorgestrel: Time to achieve maximum plasma concentration (tmax)
Time Frame: From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake
21 samples up to 72 hours will be taken after the administration in each period
From tablet intake and up to 72 hours after tablet intake

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Laboratorios Andromaco S.A.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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February 26, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

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March 15, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

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April 8, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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February 25, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 7, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

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March 16, 2022

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Last Update Posted (Actual)

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June 2, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 31, 2022

Last Verified

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April 1, 2022

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  • HP8814-03

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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