Comprehensive medication guide to Aurovela Fe 1/20 28 Day including estimated pricing, availability information, side effects, and how to find it in stock at your local pharmacy.
Estimated Insurance Pricing
$0–$10/month
Estimated Cash Pricing
$8–$49/month
Medfinder Findability Score
55/100
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Aurovela Fe 1/20 28 Day is a combination oral contraceptive (birth control pill) manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma. It is a generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Loestrin Fe 1/20.
Each 28-day pack contains:
Aurovela Fe 1/20 28 Day is primarily prescribed to:
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Aurovela Fe 1/20 28 Day
Norethindrone acetate 1 mg / Ethinyl estradiol 20 mcg (21 active tablets) + Ferrous fumarate 75 mg (7 placebo tablets)
Like all combination oral contraceptives, Aurovela Fe 1/20 28 Day may cause side effects. Most are mild and often improve after the first 2–3 months of use:
Serious side effects are rare but include blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), stroke, heart attack, and liver problems. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience severe leg pain, chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, severe headache, or vision changes.
Smoking significantly increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects. Aurovela Fe 1/20 should not be used by women over 35 who smoke.
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Anticonvulsants
moderatePhenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, topiramate, and felbamate can reduce contraceptive effectiveness by increasing hormone metabolism
Antibiotics
moderateRifampin (rifampicin) significantly reduces effectiveness; most other antibiotics do not, despite common belief
HIV medications
moderateSome protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors can affect hormone levels
St. John's Wort
moderateThis herbal supplement can reduce contraceptive effectiveness
Thyroid medications
moderateOral contraceptives may increase thyroid-binding globulin, potentially requiring dose adjustments
Lamotrigine
moderateOral contraceptives can decrease lamotrigine levels, potentially affecting seizure control
Iron supplements
moderateThe ferrous fumarate in placebo tablets provides supplemental iron; avoid taking additional iron supplements during the placebo week without medical guidance
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