Alesse Oral and Mitigare

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Alesse, Altavera, Amethyst, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette, Orsythia, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28, Afirmelle, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Enpresse-28, FaLessa, Falmina, Fayosim, Introvale, Jolessa, Kurvelo, Larissia, Levonest, Levora 015/30, Lillow, LoSeasonique, Marlissa, Myzilra, Portia-28, Quartette, Quasense, Rivelsa, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Trivora, Vienva, Seasonale, Preven EC, Triphasil

Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization (pregnancy) is prevented.

No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective than birth control pills. Discuss your options for birth control with your doctor.

This medicine will not prevent HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases. It will not help as emergency contraception, such as after unprotected sexual contact.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: colchicine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Colcrys, Mitigare

Mitigare affects the way the body responds to uric acid crystals, which reduces swelling and pain.

Because Mitigare was developed prior to federal regulations requiring FDA review of all marketed drug products, not all uses for this medicine have been approved by the FDA.

The Colcrys brand of colchicine is FDA-approved to treat or prevent gout in adults, and to treat a genetic condition called Familial Mediterranean Fever in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

The Mitigare brand of colchicine is FDA-approved to prevent gout flares in adults.

Generic forms of colchicine have been used to treat or prevent attacks of gout, or to treat symptoms of Behcets syndrome (such as swelling, redness, warmth, and pain).

Mitigare is not a cure for gouty arthritis or Behcets syndrome, and it will not prevent these diseases from progressing. This medicine should not be used as a routine pain medication for other conditions.

Mitigare may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.