BREVICON 21-DAY vs ORTHO-NOVUM 7/14-28

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BREVICON 21-DAY	ORTHO-NOVUM 7/14-28
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE
Manufacturer	Allergan	Ortho Mcneil Pharm
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 8 hours	about 8 hours

brevicon 21-day ortho-novum 7/14-28

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE

Manufacturer

Allergan

Ortho Mcneil Pharm

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 8 hours

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Brevicon 21-Day and Ortho-Novum 7/14-28?

Both Brevicon 21-Day and Ortho-Novum 7/14-28 share the active ingredient Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone.

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.