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Kurvelo
levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol · Kit
Overview
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryRegulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091408-001 | KURVELO | TABLET | ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL | Prescription | AB |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 15 | Labeling | Approved | February 3, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 14 | Labeling | Approved | April 29, 2022 | Standard |
| Supplement | 13 | Labeling | Approved | March 1, 2022 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | March 2, 2020 | — |
| Supplement | 9 | Labeling | Approved | March 2, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 7 | Labeling | Approved | March 2, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 5 | Labeling | Approved | August 9, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | January 28, 2014 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | October 17, 2012 | — |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260520). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs, including Kurvelo, are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS (1)].
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingINDICATIONS AND USAGE Kurvelo is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 1.How to Start and Take Kurvelo Kurvelo is dispensed in a compact dispenser containing 28 tablets (see HOW SUPPLIED ). Kurvelo may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Sunday start (see Table 3). For the first cycle of a Sunday start regimen, an additional method of contraception should be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration. Table 3: Instructions for Administration of Kurvelo Starting Kurvelo in females with no current use of hormonal contraception Day 1 start • Take first tablet without regard to meals on the first day of menses • Take subsequent tablets once daily at the same time each day • Begin each subsequent pack on the same day of the week as the first cycle pack (i.e., on the day after taking the last tablet) Sunday start • Take first tablet without regard to meals on the first Sunday after the onset of menstrual period • Take subsequent tablets once daily at the same time each day • Use additional nonhormonal contraception for the first seven days of product use • Begin each subsequent pack on the same day of the week as the first cycle pack (i.e., on the day after taking the last tablet) Switching from another contraceptive method • A COC Start Kurvelo: • On the day when the new pack of the previous COC would have been started • Transdermal patch • On the day when next application would have been scheduled • Vaginal ring • On the day when next insertion would have been scheduled • Injection • On the day when next injection would have been scheduled • Intrauterine contraceptive • On the day of removal • Implant • On the day of removal Starting Kurvelo after Abortion or Miscarriage First-trimester After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Kurvelo may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Kurvelo is started immediately. If Kurvelo is not started within 5 days after termination of the pregnancy, the patient should use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms or spermicide) for the first seven days of her first cycle of Kurvelo. Second-trimester Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Kurvelo following the instructions in Table 3 for Day 1 or Sunday start. Use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms or spermicide) for the first seven days of the patient's first cycle of Kurvelo (see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS (1) , PRECAUTIONS (10) and FDA-APPROVED PATIENT LABELING ) . Starting Kurvelo after Childbirth Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with Kurvelo following the instructions in Table 3 for women not currently using hormonal contraception. Kurvelo is not recommended for use in lactating women (see PRECAUTIONS (7 ) and FDA-APPROVED PATIENT LABELING ). If the woman has not yet had a period postpartum, consider the possibility of ovulation and conception occurring prior to use of Kurvelo (see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS (9) , PRECAUTIONS (6) and FDA APPROVED PATIENT LABELING) . 2.Dosing Kurvelo Instruct patients to take one tablet by mouth at the same time every day. To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, patients must take Kurvelo as directed, in the order directed on the blister pack. The failure rate may increase when pills are missed or taken incorrectly. 3.Missed doses Instruct patients about the handling of missed doses (e.g., to take single missed pills as soon as possible) and to follow the dosing instructions provided in the FDA-approved patient labeling. Table 4: Instructions for Missed Kurvelo Tablets • If one active tablet is missed in Weeks 1, 2, or 3 Take the tablet as soon as possible. Continue taking one tablet a day until the pack is finished. • If two active tablets are missed in Week 1 or Week 2 Take the two missed tablets as soon as possible and the next two active tablets th …
Contraindications
openFDA Drug LabelingCONTRAINDICATIONS Kurvelo is contraindicated in females who are known to have the following conditions: A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases. Examples include women who are known to: Smoke, if over age 35 [see BOXED WARNING and WARNINGS (1) ]. Have current or history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism [see WARNINGS (1) ] . Have cerebrovascular disease [see WARNINGS (1) ] . Have coronary artery disease [see WARNINGS (1) ] . Have thrombogenic valvular or thrombogenic rhythm diseases of the heart (for example, subacute bacterial endocarditis with valvular disease, or atrial fibrillation) [see WARNINGS (1) ] . Have inherited or acquired hypercoagulopathies [see WARNINGS (1) ] . Have uncontrolled hypertension or hypertension with vascular disease [see WARNINGS (3) ] . Have diabetes mellitus and are over age 35, diabetes mellitus with hypertension or vascular disease or other end-organ damage, or diabetes mellitus of >20 years duration [see WARNINGS (7) ] . Have headaches with focal neurological symptoms, migraine headaches with aura, or over age 35 with any migraine headaches [see WARNINGS (8) ] . Current diagnosis of, or history of, breast cancer, which may be hormone-sensitive. Liver tumors, acute viral hepatitis, or severe (decompensated) cirrhosis [see WARNINGS ( 2 )] . Use of Hepatitis C drug combinations containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, due to the potential for ALT elevations [see WARNINGS ( 5 )] . Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding [see WARNINGS ( 9 )] .
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNINGS 1.Thromboembolic Disorders and Other Vascular Conditions Stop levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet if an arterial or venous thrombotic/thromboembolic event occurs. Stop levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet if there is unexplained loss of vision, proptosis, diplopia, papilledema, or retinal vascular lesions and evaluate for retinal vein thrombosis immediately. Discontinue levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet during prolonged immobilization. If feasible, stop levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet at least four weeks before and through two weeks after major surgery, or other surgeries known to have an elevated risk of thromboembolism. Start levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet no earlier than four weeks after delivery in females who are not breast-feeding. The risk of postpartum thromboembolism decreases after the third postpartum week, whereas the likelihood of ovulation increases after the third postpartum week. Before starting levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet evaluate any past medical history or family history of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders and consider whether the history suggests an inherited or acquired hypercoagulopathy. Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet is contraindicated in females with a high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic/thromboembolic diseases (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). Arterial Events COCs increase the risk of cardiovascular events and cerebrovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. The risk is greater among older women (> 35 years of age), smokers, and females with hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, or obesity. Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet is contraindicated in women over 35 years of age who smoke (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from COC use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. Venous Events Use of COCs increases the risk of venous thromboembolic events (VTEs), such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Risk factors for VTEs include smoking, obesity, and family history of VTE, in addition to other factors that contraindicate use of COCs (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). While the increased risk of VTE associated with use of COCs is well-established, the rates of VTE are even greater during pregnancy, and especially during the postpartum period (see Figure 1). The rate of VTE in females using COCs has been estimated to be 3 to 9 cases per 10,000 woman-years. The risk of VTE is highest during the first year of use of a COC and when restarting hormonal contraception after a break of four weeks or longer. Based on results from a few studies, there is some evidence that this is true for non-oral products as well. The risk of thromboembolic disease due to COCs gradually disappears after COC use is discontinued. Figure 1 shows the risk of developing a VTE for females who are not pregnant and do not use oral contraceptives, for females who use oral contraceptives, for pregnant females, and for females in the postpartum period. To put the risk of developing a VTE into perspective: If 10,000 females who are not pregnant and do not use oral contraceptives are followed for one year, between 1 and 5 of these females will develop a VTE. Figure 1: Likelihood of Developing a VTE 2.Liver Disease Elevated Liver Enzymes Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet is contraindicated in females with acute viral hepatitis or severe (decompensated) cirrhosis of liver (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). Discontinue levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet if jaundice develops. Acute liver test abnormalities may necessitate the discontinuation of COC use until the liver tests return to normal and COC causation has been excluded. Liver Tumors Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablet is contraindicated in females with benign or malignant liver tumors (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). COCs increa …
Description
openFDA Drug LabelingDESCRIPTION KurveloTM (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) is a combination oral contraceptive (COC) consisting of 21 light-orange active tablets, each containing 0.15 mg of levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestin and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen, and 7 pink inert tablets (without hormones). The structural formulas for the active components are: Levonorgestrel C 21 H 28 O 2 MW: 312.4 Levonorgestrel is chemically ( d (-)-13 beta-ethyl-17-alpha-ethinyl-17-beta-hydroxygon-4-en-3-one). Ethinyl Estradiol C 20 H 24 O 2 MW: 296.4 Ethinyl Estradiol is (19-nor-17α-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol). Each light-orange active tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Yellow #6, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and povidone. Each pink inert tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, D & C Red #30, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. Levonorgestrel Ethinyl Estradiol
Overdosage
openFDA Drug LabelingOVERDOSAGE There have been no reports of serious adverse outcomes from overdose of COCs, including ingestion by children. Overdose may cause uterine bleeding in females and nausea.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug LabelingHOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Kurvelo Tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) (3 x 28) are available in packages of 3 blisters, each containing 28 tablets as follows: Each blister strip contains 21 light orange tablets, each containing of 0.15 mg levonorgestrel and 30 mcg ethinyl estradiol, debossed with "LU" on one side and "U31" on the other side. 7 inert pink, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with "LU" on one side and "U32" on the other side. They are supplied as follows: Kurvelo tablets are available in a blister (NDC 68180-844-71) containing 28 tablets, such 3 blisters are packed in a carton (NDC 68180-844-73). Store at 25° C (77° F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30° C (59° to 86° F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. LUPIN and the are registered trademarks of Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Naples, FL 34108 United States Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.) - 454 775 INDIA Revised: May 2026 Image
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-6374-0 | 50090-6374 | A-S Medication Solutions | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (50090-6374-0) * 21 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (68180-841-74) * 7 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (68180-842-74) | February 20, 2023 |
| 68180-844-73 | 68180-844 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (68180-844-73) / 1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK * 21 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (68180-841-74) * 7 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (68180-842-74) | February 7, 2021 |
| 50090-6374 | 50090-6374 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | February 7, 2021 |
| 68180-844 | 68180-844 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | February 7, 2021 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
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