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Comparing Junel Fe 1/20 vs Mono-Linyah

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Junel Fe 1/20 Mono-Linyah
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Junel Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) Mono-Linyah (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Birth Control. Junel Fe 1/20 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Acne, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Mono-Linyah may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Junel Fe 1/20 has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 914 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 52% reported a negative effect.

Mono-Linyah has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 122 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 168 each
Dosage with iron 20 mcg-1 mg
Per Unit* $0.33
Cost* $55.06

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Quantity 168 each
Dosage 35 mcg-0.25 mg
Per Unit* $0.37
Cost* $62.76

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
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, Femlyv, 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 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, Lo Loestrin Fe, Loestrin 21 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, Oshih, Philith, Pirmella 1/35, Pirmella 7/7/7, Rhuzdah, 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 Other ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate brands include: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Nymyo, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri Femynor, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Nymyo, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-VyLibra, Tri-Vylibra Lo, VyLibra 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.

14 hours

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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
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.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 467 drugs are known to interact with Junel Fe 1/20:

  • 64 major drug interactions (168 brand and generic names)
  • 356 moderate drug interactions (1300 brand and generic names)
  • 47 minor drug interactions (525 brand and generic names)

A total of 464 drugs are known to interact with Mono-Linyah:

  • 62 major drug interactions (163 brand and generic names)
  • 355 moderate drug interactions (1291 brand and generic names)
  • 47 minor drug interactions (525 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
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Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

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