Estradiol benzoate butyrate/algestone acetophenide

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Estradiol benzoate butyrate /
algestone acetophenide
Estradiol benzoate butyrate (top) and
algestone acetophenide (bottom)
Combination of
Estradiol benzoate butyrateEstrogen
Algestone acetophenideProgestogen
Clinical data
Trade namesNeolutin N, Redimen, Soluna, Unijab
Other namesEstradiol benzoate butyrate/dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide; EBB/DHPA; Unimens
Routes of
administration		Intramuscular injection

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. It contains estradiol benzoate butyrate (EBB), an estrogen, and algestone acetophenide (dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide; DHPA), a progestin. The medication is given once per month by injection into muscle.

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