ALESSE vs LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ALESSE	LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND LEVONORGESTREL	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND LEVONORGESTREL
Manufacturer	Cadence Health	Watson Labs
Dosage forms	Tablet	Kit
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 36 hours (36 ± 13 hours at steady state)	about 36 hours (36 ± 13 hours at steady state)

alesse levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND LEVONORGESTREL

Manufacturer

Cadence Health

Watson Labs

Dosage forms

Tablet

Kit

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 36 hours (36 ± 13 hours at steady state)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Alesse and Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol?

Both Alesse and Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol share the active ingredient Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.