Is Generic Alesse Available?
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Names for Generic Alesse
Currently, generic Alesse is sold under the names Aviane® (made by Barr Laboratories) and Lutera™ (made by Watson Laboratories). The generic names of birth control pills can be confusing; the names are long, and several different products can have the same generic name, even though they are different. To avoid confusion, manufacturers of generic birth control pills give their versions a "brand name," instead of using the standard generic name. These products are still generics, even though they seem like brand-name products, due to their names.
Are the Generic Versions as Good as Alesse?
All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generic versions are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns a rating to each one. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. Aviane and Lutera both have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Alesse.
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers, dyes, or other ingredients, which could cause problems for people with allergies or sensitivities.
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