Comparing EluRyng vs Mirena

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EluRyng ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

Mirena levonorgestrel

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

Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control. Mirena may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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	1 device
Dosage	52 mg
Per Unit^*	$1,104.91
Cost^*	$1,104.91

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Vaginal ring

Intrauterine device

Brand Names

Other ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel brands include: NuvaRing, VeraRing Other levonorgestrel brands include: Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, BionaFem, EContra EZ, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Kyleena, Liletta, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Plan B One-Step, PostDay One-Step, Preventeza, React, Skyla, Take Action 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

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

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

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 219 drugs are known to interact with Mirena:

33 major drug interactions (91 brand and generic names)
174 moderate drug interactions (552 brand and generic names)
12 minor drug interactions (33 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 11, 2019

December 06, 2000

WADA Class

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N/A

More Information

** 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.

Further information

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