What is XULANE?
XULANE is a presription birth control patch for women with a body mass index (BMI)<30 kg/m2. It may not be as effective in women weighing more than 198 lbs (90kg). Do not use XULANE if your BMI is 30 kg/m2 or more.
XULANE contains two female hormones, an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol, and a progestin called norelgestromin. Hormones from XULANE get into the blood stream and are processed by the body differently than hormones from birth control pills. You will be exposed to about 60% more estrogen if you use XULANE than if you use a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. In general, increased estrogen may increase the risk of side effects.
XULANE is not right for everyone, please talk to your healthcare provider to find out if it's right for you.

Weekly birth control
XULANE is applied in a 4-week cycle: 3 weekly applications on the same day of the week known as your "Patch Change Day" followed by a Patch Free Week to allow for your menstrual period.*
On your Patch Change Day, you will remove your old patch and apply the new patch.
The patch must stick to your skin to work properly and should be checked daily.†

*You will be exposed to about 60% more estrogen if you use XULANE than if you use a typical birth control pill containing 35 mcg of estrogen. In general, increased estrogen may increase the risk of side effects.
†In clinical studies of a similar product containing NGMN/EE, approximately 2% of patches completely detached and 3% partially detached. XULANE should not be applied to breasts, broken on cut or irritated skin, or in the same place as previous patch.
NGMN: Norelgestromin. EE: Ethinyl estradiol.
Small patch. Big Purpose.
You have 4 choices on where to apply XULANE:
- Upper Outer Arm
- Abdomen
- Buttock
- Back

XULANE should be placed on clean, dry skin where it won’t be rubbed by tight clothing like under your bra strap or waistband of clothing. XULANE should not be placed on the breasts, on cut or irritated skin, or on the same location as the previous patch.