Jadelle and Previfem

• Generic Name: levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: EContra EZ, Fallback Solo, My Way, Next Choice, Opcicon One-Step, Plan B One-Step, React, Aftera, EContra One-Step, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Skyla

Levonorgestrel implant is used to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization (pregnancy) is prevented.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a trained healthcare professional.

• 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.