NORLESTRIN FE 1/50 vs NORLESTRIN FE 2.5/50

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	NORLESTRIN FE 1/50	NORLESTRIN FE 2.5/50
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Parke Davis	Parke Davis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 8 hours	about 8 hours

norlestrin fe 1/50 norlestrin fe 2.5/50

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 8 hours

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Norlestrin Fe 1/50 and Norlestrin Fe 2.5/50?

Both Norlestrin Fe 1/50 and Norlestrin Fe 2.5/50 share the active ingredient Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate and Norethindrone Acetate.

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.