Lybrel

Lybrel is a brand name of ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

LYBREL (ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: WYETH PHARMS INC
  
  Approval date: May 22, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 0.02MG;0.09MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Lybrel been approved?

A generic version of Lybrel has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Lybrel and have been approved by the FDA:

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: June 6, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 0.02MG;0.09MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Lybrel. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Hormonal contraceptive
  Patent 6,500,814
  Issued: December 31, 2002
  Inventor(s): Rolf-Dieter; Hesch
  Assignee(s): Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
  The present invention relates to a hormonal contraceptive product having two hormonal components, an estrogen and a gestagen, and a process for the combined, continuous administration of the product of the invention.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • September 3, 2018
    
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    Patent use: PREVENTION OF PREGNANCY
  
  

See also...

• Lybrel Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Lybrel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Lybrel Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel extended-cycle Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)