Midol Alternatives Compared
Midol | Pamprin Multi-Symptom Menstrual Relief | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel |
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Midol (acetaminophen / pamabrom) | Pamprin Multi-Symptom Menstrual Relief (acetaminophen / pamabrom / pyrilamine) | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Premenstrual Syndrome. Midol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premenstrual Syndrome. Pamprin Multi-Symptom Menstrual Relief may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Emergency Contraception, Premenstrual Syndrome. ethinyl... View more |
Related suggestions Premenstrual Syndrome
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More about Midol (acetaminophen / pamabrom) | More about Pamprin Multi-Symptom Menstrual Relief (acetaminophen / pamabrom / pyrilamine) | More about Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
Midol has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Pamprin Multi-Symptom Menstrual Relief has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 5039 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||
See also: Midol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pamprin Multi-Symptom Menstrual Relief side effects in more detail. |
See also: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||
Other acetaminophen / pamabrom brands include: Backaid Max, Cramp Tabs, Midol Teen, PainAid Premenstrual Formula, Panadol Menstrual Relief, Tylenol Women's Menstrual Relief | Other acetaminophen / pamabrom / pyrilamine brands include: Menstrual Pain Relief, Menstrual PMS, Menstrual Relief Multi-Symptom, Midol PMS Maximum Strength, Pamprin Maximum Pain, PMS Formula Multi-Symptom, PMS Relief, Premsyn PMS, Syncol View more | Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, CamreseLo, Cerinta, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Dolishale, Elifemme, Enpresse, Falmina, Fayosim, Iclevia, Introvale, Jaimiess, Jolessa, Joyeaux, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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45 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
A total of 142 drugs are known to interact with Midol:
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A total of 502 drugs are known to interact with Pamprin Multi-Symptom Menstrual Relief:
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A total of 458 drugs are known to interact with ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel:
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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July 21, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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