Gestodene Implant
Alternative Name: Single Rod GES Implant
Description: Subcutaneous single rod implant, made of silastic, containing gestodene.
Product Details
User: Female
Hormonal: Yes
Delivery Method: Subdermal
Duration Type: Long-acting
Duration: 3 years
Dose: 36 mg
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): - gestodene
- gestodene
Inactive material: silicon rubber
Multipurpose Preventive Technology (MPT): No
Status Details
Developer: Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research (SIPPR), Shanghai Dahua Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
Project Phase: Pre-Clinical and Clinical Development
Development Stage: Phase III
Began discovery in: 2000
Active Development: Unknown
Status Details: - Product being developed mainly for Chinese market and ongoing trials may not meet standards of more stringent regulatory authorities or WHO pre-qualification.
- Product being developed mainly for Chinese market and ongoing trials may not meet standards of more stringent regulatory authorities or WHO pre-qualification.
Additional Information
References: Chen HL, Chen JX. (2007) Research on the New One Rod Contraceptive Implant Containing Gestodene. Journal of Reproduction and Contraception. 18(2):86-88.
Chen HL, Chen JX. (2007) Research on the New One Rod Contraceptive Implant Containing Gestodene. Journal of Reproduction and Contraception. 18(2):86-88.