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Estradiol benzoate butyrate/algestone acetophenide
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Estradiol benzoate butyrate/algestone acetophenide, also known as estradiol benzoate butyrate/dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide (EBB/DHPA) and sold under the brand names Neolutin N, Redimen, Soluna, and Unijab, is a form of combined injectable birth control which is used in Peru and Singapore.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It contains estradiol benzoate butyrate (EBB), an estrogen, and algestone acetophenide (dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide; DHPA), a progestin.[2][3] The medication is given once per month by injection into muscle.[3]
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Estradiol benzoate butyrate | Estrogen |
Algestone acetophenide | Progestogen |
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Trade names | Neolutin N, Redimen, Soluna, Unijab |
Other names | Estradiol benzoate butyrate/dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide; EBB/DHPA; Unimens |
Routes of administration | Intramuscular injection |
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