Comparison
Daphne vs Exluton
Quick answer
Same formula: lynestrenol 500 mcg, a progestin-only pill with no estrogen. Daphne is from ₱161 and Exluton from ₱218.50 a pack.
Daphne vs Exluton at a glance
| Daphne | Exluton | |
|---|---|---|
| Active ingredients | lynestrenol 500 mcg | lynestrenol 500 mcg |
| Type | Progestin-only pill | Progestin-only pill |
| Estrogen | None | None |
| Pack | 28 tablets (28 hormone) | 28 tablets (28 hormone) |
| Price from | ₱161 a pack | ₱218.50 a pack |
| Per year | ₱2,093 | ₱2,841 |
| Breastfeeding | Usual pill choice | Usual pill choice |
The difference, explained
Daphne and Exluton are the two lynestrenol pills on Philippine shelves and the usual pill choice for breastfeeding mothers, because progestin-only pills do not contain estrogen.[src] They are taken every day with no break: when one 28-tablet pack ends, the next starts the following day.
The time window is short. If you are more than 3 hours late, take one as soon as you remember, keep going, and use condoms for the next 2 days (WHO handbook; follow the leaflet if it says longer).[src] Irregular bleeding or spotting is the most common side effect of any progestin-only pill.
Filipino mothers on Reddit share Daphne experiences often, from no problems at all to irregular spotting.[src] Because the active ingredient and dose are identical, expect the same experience on Exluton. The difference is price.
Which may suit you
- Daphne may suit you if: You want the lower price.
- Exluton may suit you if: Your pharmacy stocks Exluton or your doctor prescribed it by name.
Your doctor decides with your full health history. Not sure where to start? Try Find my method.
Three legal routes
Get a prescription
All birth control pills need a prescription in the Philippines. Pick the route that suits you. For adults 18 and over.
Free at a health center
Barangay health centers, RHUs, DOH hospitals and Likhaan. Subject to supply.
See an OB-GYN in person
Clinic visit, prescription in hand. Bring it to any licensed pharmacy.
Online consult
A licensed doctor by video or chat. From ₱700 on some platforms.
Online consult options
For adults 18 and over. Fees are set by each provider and can change.
Frequently asked questions
Is Daphne the same as Exluton?
Yes in active ingredient and dose: lynestrenol 500 mcg.
Pwede ba ang Daphne sa nagpapadede?
Oo. Ang progestin-only pills gaya ng Daphne at Exluton ang karaniwang pills para sa nagpapadede.
This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or switching birth control.
Sources
- Combined pill: who can and cannot take it, NHS
- Managing missed pills (Family Planning Handbook), WHO and Johns Hopkins CCP
- Daphne pills review, r/nanayconfessions
- Prescription Pharmacy: Contraceptive Agents, Rose Pharmacy
- Progestin-only pill in the Philippines, Find My Method