What is the difference between Loestrin 20 and 30?
Both pills contain Norethisterone (a type of progestogen) but they have different levels of Ethinyloestradiol (20mcg or 30 mcg) (a synthetic oestrogen). Loestrin 20 and 30 are no longer being manufactured.
Why is Loestrin 30 discontinued?
Galen Pharma have announced that following manufacturing issues with Loestrin 20 and 30, they will be discontinuing both products.
Is Loestrin 30 discontinued?
Loestrin® 20 and 30 (norethisterone-containing combined-oral contraceptives with 20 and 30mcg ethinylestradiol) are no longer being manufactured.
What pill is closest to loestrin?
The following products are equivalent to Loestrin Fe 1/20:
- AUROVELA FE 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate tablet;oral-28)
- BLISOVI FE 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate tablet;oral-28)
- HAILEY FE 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate tablet;oral-28)
What is Loestrin 20 used for?
Loestrin 20 is a low-dose combined contraceptive pill. It’s 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.
Can loestrin cause weight gain?
Lo Loestrin Fe may cause weight gain as a side effect. Talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you. Some women gain weight on birth control due to increased appetite, while others gain weight due to water retention.
What’s the difference between junel 1/20 and 1.5 30?
There’s also Junel 1-20, which has 1 mg norethindrone acetate, and 20 mcg ethinyl estradiol. Junel Fe/1.5-30 (Junel Fe/1-20) is the same prescription, but it has 7 iron pills, so the woman takes 21 active pills and then 7 iron pills.
How effective is Lo Loestrin?
As with any oral birth control, Lo Loestrin Fe is up to 99% effective when taken at the same time every day.
Is Loestrin 20 good?
Loestrin 20 is more than 99% effective when taken correctly, but missing pills, vomiting, diarrhoea and taking certain other medicines can make it less effective. See below. Loestrin 20 won’t protect you against sexually transmitted infections; you’ll still need to use condoms for that.
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