Desogen and Ergoloid

• Generic Name: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Apri, Azurette, Cyclessa, Desogen, Isibloom, Kariva, Mircette, Reclipsen, Bekyree, Caziant, Ortho-Cept, Solia, Cesia, Cyred

Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medicine 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.

Desogen is a birth control pill used for contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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

• Generic Name: ergoloid mesylates
• Dosage Forms: Sublingual Tablets
• Other Brand Names: Hydergine, Hydergine LC

Ergoloid mesylates is used to improve cognitive (mental) and self-care functioning in people with symptoms of dementia related to aging or conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Ergoloid mesylates is not a cure for dementia or for any underlying disease that may lead to decreased mental capacity.

Ergoloid mesylates will not treat dementia that is related to mental illness, mood disorders, or neurologic disease.

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