Bazedoxifene Acetate and Mononessa

• Generic Name: bazedoxifene / conjugated estrogens
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Duavee

Bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens in fixed combination: Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with an intact uterus.

Not FDA-labeled for treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in the US. Bazedoxifene commercially available in other countries for this use.

Not recommended for prevention of osteoporosis in premenopausal women; safety and efficacy not established.

Bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens in fixed combination: Management of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause in women with an intact uterus.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Estarylla, Femynor, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri-Lo-Marzia, TriNessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec 28, Tri-Lo-Marzia>

Mononessa is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Mononessa also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Mononessa is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. There are many available brands of this medicine. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

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