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How long does Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel is about 36 hours (36 ± 13 hours at steady state) — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. This is the terminal elimination half-life stated directly for levonorgestrel; the label reports no active metabolite that outlasts the parent, and levonorgestrel is not a prodrug. The number comes from a levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol combination oral-contraceptive label (Aviane), where it is attributed specifically to the levonorgestrel component; the single-ingredient OTC emergency-contraceptive labels do not state a half-life. On populations: the label says no formal studies evaluated hepatic or renal impairment, but cautions that steroid hormones may be poorly metabolized in patients with impaired liver function; it notes no apparent pharmacokinetic differences across races, and states nothing about older adults.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: Aviane (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) label — DailyMed, Clinical Pharmacology / Pharmacokinetics.

Frequently asked questions

How is Quasense rated?

pharmaranks gives Quasense a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

Is there a coupon or discount for Quasense?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Quasense. To pay less, Quasense is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Quasense?

Quasense is marketed by Watson Labs. You can see Watson Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Quasense a brand-name or generic drug?

Quasense is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Quasense available over the counter?

No. Quasense is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Quasense come in?

Quasense is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Quasense FDA-registered?

Quasense is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA077101. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Quasense been recalled by the FDA?

Quasense has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Quasense safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Quasense a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.