Birth control pills overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from an overdose of birth control (oral contraceptive) pills.

Poisonous ingredient:

Most birth control pills fall under one of the following combinations of estrogen and progestin:

• ethynodiol diacetate and ethinyl estradiol
• ethynodiol diacetate and mestranol
• levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol
• norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol
• norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
• mestranol and norethindrone
• mestranol and norethynodrel
• norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol

Some birth control pills contain progestin only, such as:

• norethindrone
• norgestrel

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where found:

• ethinyl estradiol and ethynodiol diacetate (Demulen)
• mestranol and ethynodiol diacetate (Ovulen)
• levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Nordette, Tri- Levlen, Triphasil)
• norethindrone (Micronor, Nor-Q.D.)
• norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol (Loestrin, Norlestrin)
• norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol (Brevicon, Ortho-Novum 1/35, Modicon, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Ovcon)
• mestranol and norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/50)
• mestranol and norethynodrel (Enovid)
• norgestrel (Ovrette)
• norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Lo/Ovral, Ovral)

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.