Brand Name for Vienva
Vienva is a generic formulation; the reference brand names for this specific combination of levonorgestrel 0.1 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg include Aviane, Lessina, and Levlite.
Understanding the Formulation
Vienva contains:
- Levonorgestrel 0.1 mg (progestin component)
- Ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg (estrogen component) 1
This is classified as an ultra-low-dose combined oral contraceptive due to its 20 µg ethinyl estradiol content 2.
FDA-Recognized Brand Equivalents
The FDA has specifically identified multiple brand names as containing this identical hormonal combination for emergency contraception purposes, which confirms their equivalence 1:
- Aviane (1 dose = 5 pink pills)
- Lessina (1 dose = 5 pink pills)
- Levlite (1 dose = 5 pink pills)
These brands are bioequivalent formulations containing the same active ingredients at identical doses 1.
Clinical Context
This ultra-low-dose formulation (20 µg ethinyl estradiol) represents one of the lowest estrogen-containing combined oral contraceptives available 3. The levonorgestrel component at 0.1 mg combined with 20 µg ethinyl estradiol has been studied for its effects on vascular markers and demonstrates a favorable safety profile compared to higher-dose formulations 4.
Important distinction: While Vienva is the generic name, Aviane is typically considered the primary reference brand for this specific levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol 0.1/0.02 mg formulation 1.