US label comparison
Reclipsen vs Kariva: official label comparison
A factual side-by-side reading of the official US labels for Reclipsen and Kariva. It does not determine whether one product can replace the other.
Official label facts, side by side
| Label field | Reclipsen | Kariva |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Combined birth control pill | Biphasic combined birth control pill |
| Active ingredients | Desogestrel 0.15 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg | Desogestrel 0.15 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg, with ethinyl estradiol 0.01 mg tablets |
| Pack structure | 28 tablets: 21 active tablets, then 7 inert tablets. | 28 tablets: 21 active combination tablets, 2 inert tablets, then 5 ethinyl estradiol tablets. |
| Labeler or packager | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
| Label update shown by DailyMed | January 4, 2022 | March 26, 2024 |
This table reports selected label facts. It does not establish clinical equivalence, substitution, or a personal action plan.
Use the exact new pack
If your box changed, do not rely on similar names or a shared ingredient alone. Confirm the exact product and tablet sequence against the supplied leaflet, then ask the dispensing pharmacist to explain the switch.
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Does this comparison establish that the products are interchangeable?
No. A pharmacist must answer a substitution, equivalence, or personal dosing question.
What should I check when my pharmacy gives me a different box?
Check the exact name, ingredients and strengths, tablet sequence, and supplied leaflet, then ask the dispensing pharmacist about the change.
Sources
- Reclipsen official product label, DailyMed, US National Library of Medicine.
- Kariva official product label, DailyMed, US National Library of Medicine.
- Source review date: August 21, 2026.
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