Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide and Mononessa

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mi-Acid Double Strength, Mylanta Supreme, Rolaids, Fast Acting Mylanta, Mylanta Ultra, Mylanta Gelcap, Rolaids Extra Strength, Masanti Supreme

Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that are necessary for many systems in the body. Calcium is necessary for bone formation and maintenance.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide is a combination antacid used to treat indigestion, upset stomach, and heartburn.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• 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.