Comparing EluRyng vs Lo Loestrin Fe

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EluRyng ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

Lo Loestrin Fe ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Prescribed for Birth Control. EluRyng may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Birth Control. Lo Loestrin Fe may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Birth Control (Contraception)

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Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Contraceptives

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	3 ring
Dosage	0.015 mg-0.12 mg/24 hours
Per Unit^*	$58.41
Cost^*	$175.24

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Quantity	140 each
Dosage	with iron biphasic 10 mcg-1 mg
Per Unit^*	$6.14
Cost^*	$859.84

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Vaginal ring

Oral tablet

Brand Names

Other ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel brands include: NuvaRing, VeraRing Other ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone brands include: Alyacen 1/35, Alyacen 7/7/7, Aranelle, Aurovela 1.5/30, Aurovela 1/20, Aurovela 24 Fe, Aurovela Fe 1.5/30, Aurovela Fe 1/20, Balziva, Blisovi 24 Fe, Blisovi Fe 1.5/30, Blisovi Fe 1/20, Brevicon, Briellyn, Chabelina Fe, Charlotte 24 Fe, Cyclafem 0.5/35, Cyclafem 1/35, Cyclafem 7/7/7, Cyonanz, Dasetta, Dasetta 1/35, Dasetta 7/7/7, Estrostep Fe, Femcon Fe, femhrt, Finzala, Fyavolv, Gemmily, Generess Fe, Gildagia, Gildess 1.5/30, Gildess 1/20, Gildess 24 Fe, Gildess Fe 1.5/30, Gildess Fe 1/20, Hailey 1.5/30, Hailey 24 Fe, Hailey Fe 1.5/30, Hailey Fe 1/20, Jinteli, Junel 1.5/30, Junel 1/20, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 24, Kaitlib Fe, Larin 1.5/30, Larin 1/20, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 1.5/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Layolis Fe, Leena, Leribane, Loestrin 21 1.5/30, Loestrin 21 1/20, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 1.5/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Lomedia 24 Fe, Melodetta 24 Fe, Merzee, Mibelas 24 Fe, Microgestin 1.5/30, Microgestin 1/20, Microgestin Fe 1.5/30, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Minastrin 24 Fe, Necon 0.5/35, Necon 7/7/7, Nexesta Fe, Norinyl 1+35, Nortrel 0.5/35, Nortrel 1/35, Nortrel 7/7/7, Nylia 1/35, Nylia 7/7/7, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Philith, Pirmella 1/35, Pirmella 7/7/7, Tarina 24 Fe, Tarina Fe 1/20, Taysofy, Taytulla, Tilia Fe, Tri-Legest, Tri-Legest Fe, Vyfemla, Wera, Wymzya Fe, Zenchent, Zenchent Fe 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.

45 hours

14 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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Drug Interactions

A total of 424 drugs are known to interact with EluRyng:

40 major drug interactions (113 brand and generic names)
339 moderate drug interactions (1212 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (481 brand and generic names)

A total of 425 drugs are known to interact with Lo Loestrin Fe:

40 major drug interactions (113 brand and generic names)
340 moderate drug interactions (1221 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (481 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 11, 2019

October 21, 2010

WADA Class

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N/A

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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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