IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
NEXTSTELLIS is a combination of drospirenone, a progestin, and estetrol, an estrogen, indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.
WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
• Females over 35 years old who smoke should not use NEXTSTELLIS
• Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral
contraceptive (COC) use.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use NEXTSTELLIS safely and
effectively. See full prescribing information for NEXTSTELLIS .
NEXTSTELLIS (drospirenone and estetrol tablets), for oral use. Initial U.S. Approval: 2021
WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
• Females over 35 years old who smoke should not use NEXTSTELLIS (4)
• Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral
contraceptive (COC) use. (4)
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Warnings and Precautions (5.5) 04/2022
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
NEXTSTELLIS is a combination of drospirenone, a progestin, and estetrol, an estrogen, indicated for
use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. (1)
Limitations of Use
NEXTSTELLIS may be less effective in females with a BMI ≥ 30>kg/m2. In females with BMI ≥ 30
kg/
m2, decreasing effectiveness may be associated with increasing BMI (14).
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Take one tablet by mouth at the same time every day. (2.1)
• Take tablets in the order directed on the blister pack. (2.1)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
NEXTSTELLIS consists of 28 tablets in the following order (3):
• 24 pink active tablets each containing drospirenone 3 mg and estetrol 14.2 mg
• 4 white inert tablets
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases (4)
• Breast cancer or history of breast cancer (4)
• Hepatic adenoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, acute hepatitis or decompensated cirrhosis (4)
• Co-administration with hepatitis C drug combinations containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir,
with or without dasabuvir (4, 7.1)
• Abnormal uterine bleeding that has an undiagnosed etiology (4)
• Renal impairment (4)
• Adrenal insufficiency (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
• Thromboembolic Disorders and Other Vascular Problems: Stop NEXTSTELLIS if a thrombotic
or thromboembolic event occurs. Start no earlier than 4 weeks after delivery. Consider all
cardiovascular risk factors before initiating in any female, particularly in the presence of multiple risk
factors. (5.1)
• Hyperkalemia: Check serum potassium concentration during the first NEXTSTELLIS treatment
cycle in females on long-term treatment with medications that may increase serum potassium
concentration. (5.2, 7.2)
• Hypertension: Monitor blood pressure periodically and stop use if blood pressure rises
significantly.
(5.3)
• Migraine: Discontinue if new, recurrent, persistent, or severe migraines occur. (5.4)
• Hormonally-Sensitive Malignancy: Discontinue NEXTSTELLIS if a hormonally-sensitive malignancy
is diagnosed. (5.5)
• Liver Disease: Withhold or permanently discontinue for persistent or significant elevation of
liver
enzymes. (5.6)
• Glucose Tolerance and Hypertriglyceridemia: Monitor glucose in females with prediabetes or
diabetes. Consider an alternate contraceptive method for females with hypertriglyceridemia. (5.8)
• Gallbladder Disease and Cholestasis: Consider discontinuing NEXTSTELLIS in females with
symptomatic gallbladder or cholestatic disease. (5.9)
• Bleeding Irregularities and Amenorrhea: May cause irregular bleeding or amenorrhea. Evaluate
for other causes if symptoms persist. (5.11)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions (≥2%): bleeding irregularities, mood disturbance, headache, breast
symptoms, dysmenorrhea, acne, weight increased, and libido decreased (6)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mayne Pharma at 1-844-825-8500 or FDA
at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
DRUG INTERACTIONS
• CYP3A Inducers: May lead to contraceptive failure and/or increase breakthrough bleeding. Avoid
concomitant use. If concomitant use is unavoidable, use an alternative or back-up contraceptive
method during co-administration and up to 28 days after discontinuation of the CYP3A inducer.
(7.1)
• See Full Prescribing Information for additional clinically significant drug interactions (7).
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
• Pregnancy: Discontinue if pregnancy occurs. (8.1)
• Lactation: Advise postpartum females that NEXTSTELLIS can decrease milk production. (8.2)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.
Revised: 04/2022