Camila and Previfem

• Generic Name: norethindrone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Aygestin, Camila, Errin, Jolivette, Nora-Be, Ortho Micronor, Deblitane, Heather, Jencycla, Nor-QD, Norlyda, Tulana, Incassia

Camila is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation.

Camila is used for birth control (contraception) to prevent pregnancy.

Camila is also used to treat menstrual disorders, endometriosis, or abnormal vaginal bleeding caused by a hormone imbalance.

Not all brands of Camila are for the same uses. Some brands are for use only as contraception. Others are for use in treating endometriosis or vaginal bleeding disorders. Avoid medication errors by using only the brand, form, and strength your doctor prescribes.

Camila may also be used for other 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>

Previfem is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Previfem 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.

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

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