Kelnor and Lunelle Monthly Contraceptive

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Kelnor, Zovia 1/35, Zovia 1/50, Demulen 1/35, Demulen 1/50, Zovia 1/35e, Kelnor 1/50, Kelnor 1/35, Zovia 1/50e

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

Kelnor is used to prevent pregnancy.

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

• Generic Name: estradiol / medroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy. The combination of medroxyprogesterone and estradiolare two types of hormones that work by stopping a women's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept sperm and fertilization is prevented. Although contraceptives have other effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, this is the main action.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.