Twirla Patch: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Twirla Patch

Generic nameethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (transdermal)
Drug classContraceptives (combination hormonal contraceptive)
FormsTransdermal patch (skin patch)

Twirla is a prescription birth control patch that contains two female hormones, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. It is worn on the skin and is used to prevent pregnancy in women with a body mass index (BMI) under 30.