What is Lutera: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Lutera overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

  • Levonorgestrel-Ethinyl Estrad

Uses:

Therapeutic Classes:

Forms:

How it’s taken:

What is Lutera used for?

Lutera is a combination hormone medication prescribed for the prevention of pregnancy. Lutera works in two ways. It prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries, and it changes the lining of the cervix. This prevents the egg from attaching to the uterus.

What form(s) does Lutera come in

What are common Lutera doses?

  • Disp Pack 28 Tablets

Common Lutera prescriptions

  • Lutera
    1 package (28 tablets), 0.1-20mg-mcg disp pack

  • Lutera
    28 tablets disp pack

How to take Lutera

What to do if you miss a dose of Lutera

Lutera contraindications

Lutera warnings

Lutera interactions