Loestrin generic name?

What is the generic name for Loestrin?

Loestrin is a brand name for a birth-control pill. Its generic name depends on the specific Loestrin product (the formulation and dose can vary). Common generics for Loestrin include combinations of ethinyl estradiol with a progestin such as norethindrone or norethindrone acetate.

Which Loestrin product do you have (so the exact generic can be identified)?

Loestrin comes in multiple versions (for example, different pill strengths and whether it uses norethindrone vs. norethindrone acetate). The exact generic name is best confirmed from the label by matching the active ingredients shown on your package (usually “ethinyl estradiol” plus one of the progestins above).

How to find the generic name on your pill bottle or prescription

Check the “Active ingredients” section on the box or pharmacy label. If it lists:
- ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone, the generic name is that combination, and
- ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone acetate, the generic name is that combination.

If you tell me the exact label, I can name the generic precisely

If you share the Loestrin version (for example, Loestrin 1/20, Loestrin FE 1/20, etc.) or the active ingredients written on your package, I can give you the exact generic name tied to that specific product.