Junel Fe
Junel Fe 28 Tablets
What is Junel Fe?
Junel Fe (norethindrone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate) is a prescription combination birth control pill used to help prevent pregnancy. In addition to contraception, it may also help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce menstrual cramps, lighten periods, and improve acne in some individuals. The ferrous fumarate tablets included in the pack are iron supplements taken during the placebo week and do not provide contraceptive protection.
Side Effects
- nausea
- vomiting
- breast tenderness
Warnings
- Do not use if you smoke and are over 35 years old.
- Increased risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, particularly in smokers.
- Possible increased risk of cervical cancer.
- Do not use if pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant.
- Use cautiously if you have a history of depression.
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What is Junel Fe ?
Junel Fe (norethindrone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate) is a prescription combination birth control pill used to help prevent pregnancy. In addition to contraception, it may also help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce menstrual cramps, lighten periods, and improve acne in some individuals. The ferrous fumarate tablets included in the pack are iron supplements taken during the placebo week and do not provide contraceptive protection.
- nausea
- vomiting
- breast tenderness
- headache
- weight changes
- mood changes
- spotting or breakthrough bleeding
- missed periods
- Do not use if you smoke and are over 35 years old.
- Increased risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, particularly in smokers.
- Possible increased risk of cervical cancer.
- Do not use if pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant.
- Use cautiously if you have a history of depression.
- May increase blood pressure.
- Not recommended for people with liver disease, migraines with aura, or certain types of cancer.
- Interactions with other medications may reduce efficacy.
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What is Junel Fe and how does it work?
Junel Fe is a generic combination oral contraceptive that pairs an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) with a progestin (norethindrone acetate). It is FDA-approved to prevent pregnancy in women who choose to use an oral contraceptive. Junel Fe comes as a 28-day pack: the active hormone tablets are taken for most of the cycle, and the ferrous fumarate (iron) tablets at the end of the pack are non-hormonal placebos included to help keep you on a daily routine. The iron tablets do not provide contraceptive protection.
Junel Fe is available in different hormone strengths, including 1/20, 1.5/30, and a 24-day (Fe 24) version. Some people also use combination birth control pills off-label for reasons such as menstrual cycle regulation, painful or heavy periods, acne, or PMS symptoms. Talk with your provider about which strength and regimen is right for you.
Junel Fe cost and coupons without insurance
Junel Fe is a generic, so it is generally one of the more affordable combination birth control options. Even so, the cash price is not the same everywhere: two pharmacies in the same town can charge noticeably different amounts for the exact same pack. That is why comparing before you fill matters. Rx.com checks Junel Fe prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies and shows you a free discount coupon you can use whether or not you have insurance.
Because prices change and depend on your location, we do not list a fixed dollar amount here. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you, then bring the coupon to the pharmacy counter.
Junel Fe alternatives and equivalents
Junel Fe belongs to a family of norethindrone acetate / ethinyl estradiol contraceptives, and several products are bioequivalent or closely related. Depending on stock and price, your pharmacy may carry an equivalent generic. Related options include:
- Loestrin Fe and Lo Loestrin Fe
- Microgestin Fe
- Junel (without the iron tablets)
- norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Do not switch products on your own. Different pills use different hormone strengths, so ask your provider or pharmacist before making any change.
Important safety information
Junel Fe carries a boxed warning: cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination birth control pills, and that risk rises with age and the number of cigarettes smoked. These pills should not be used by women over 35 who smoke. Combination contraceptives also raise the risk of blood clots in the veins and arteries (including DVT, pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack).
Junel Fe should not be used if you have certain conditions, including a high risk of blood clots, some migraines with aura, breast or other estrogen-dependent cancers, liver disease, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, or if you are pregnant. It does not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections. This information is not medical advice; review the full prescribing information and talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about whether Junel Fe is right for you.
This Junel Fe information was written and reviewed against authoritative U.S. medical sources — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine), DailyMed, and FDA prescribing information — and checked for accuracy. It is provided for education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Verify the official label: Junel Fe on DailyMed (FDA)
Reviewed against FDA labeling · Last reviewed July 2026
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