Norgestrel

DL-Norgestrel; Neogest; Ovrette; Postinor; Schering Brand of Norgestrel; Wy-3707; Wyeth Brand of Norgestrel; DL Norgestrel; Norgestrel Schering Brand; Norgestrel Wyeth Brand; Wy 3707; Wy3707
A synthetic progestational agent with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE. This racemic or (+-)-form has about half the potency of the levo form (LEVONORGESTREL). Norgestrel is used as a contraceptive, ovulation inhibitor, and for the control of menstrual disorders and endometriosis.