Comparing EluRyng vs ParaGard

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EluRyng ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

ParaGard copper

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

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Contraceptives

Miscellaneous vaginal agents

Side Effects

See the full EluRyng side effects document.

See the full ParaGard side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance

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	-
Per Unit^*	$932.92 - $987.73
Cost^*	$932.92 - $987.73

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Generic Availability

No

Dosage Form(s) Available

Vaginal ring

Intrauterine device

Brand Names

Other ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel brands include: NuvaRing, VeraRing

N/A

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

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

X

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

N

Category N Not classified

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)

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

Uterus abnormalities
Immunodeficiency
Metabolic disorder
Renal impairment
Elimination
Malabsorption syndromes

First Approval Date

December 11, 2019

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

More Information

Patient resources

Overview

N/A

Professional Resources

Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information

Related Treatment Guide

Birth Control

Birth Control

** 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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