Megace ES and Mircette

• Generic Name: megestrol
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Megace ES, Megace

Megace ES (megestrol) is a man-made chemical similar to the female hormone progesterone.

Megace ES is used to treat loss of appetite and wasting syndrome in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Megace ES is not for use in preventing weight loss or wasting syndrome.

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

Mircette (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.

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

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