Lo loestrin fe estrogen amount?

How much estrogen is in Lo Loestrin Fe?

Lo Loestrin Fe contains a very low dose of estrogen: estradiol acetate 1.5 mg in each active tablet (with norethindrone acetate as the progestin). The active pills are taken daily as directed.

What does “1.5 mg estradiol acetate” mean compared with other birth-control pills?

The estrogen in Lo Loestrin Fe is estradiol acetate (1.5 mg), which is a different compound than “ethinyl estradiol” used in many other combined pills. So you typically can’t compare it 1:1 by reading the label alone; different formulations use different estrogen compounds and dose forms.

Is the estrogen dose the same in every pill?

No. Lo Loestrin Fe has:
- Active pills that include the low-dose estrogen and progestin daily.
- Inactive/iron pills during the placebo/iron part of the pack (which do not contain the same estrogen-and-progestin dosing as the active tablets).

Where can I confirm the exact label wording?

If you want the exact wording and strength as written on the package or prescribing information, check the drug label for “estradiol acetate 1.5 mg” in the active tablets. If you share the exact product strength shown on your box or a photo of the label text, I can help interpret it.