Cryselle 28 and Hymovis

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Cryselle 28, Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel-28, Cryselle-28, Elinest, Ogestrel, Lo/Ovral-21, Lo/Ovral-28, Ovral, Ovral-28, Low-Ogestrel-21, Ovral-21

Cryselle 28 is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication 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.

Cryselle 28 is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Cryselle 28 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hyaluronan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hymovis, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Hydase

Hymovis is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.

Hymovis is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Hymovis is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without success.

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