Ogen Cream and Ovral

• Generic Name: estropipate topical
• Dosage Forms: Vaginal Cream, USP
• Other Brand Names:

Ogen 1.25 is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.

Ogen 1.25 is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women. This medicine is also used to replace estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body.

Ogen 1.25 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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

Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel combination is used to prevent pregnancy. 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.

No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective than birth control pills. Discuss your options for birth control with your doctor.

This medicine will not prevent HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases. It will not help as emergency contraception, such as after unprotected sexual contact.

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