Preven EC and Reclipsen

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Preven EC, Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Enpresse-28, FaLessa, Falmina, Fayosim, Introvale, Jolessa, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levonest, Levora 015/30, Lillow, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia-28, Quartette, Quasense, Rivelsa, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Vienva, Alesse, Enpresse, Levlen, Levora, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28, Seasonale, Triphasil

Preven EC contains a combination of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel are forms of estrogen and progesterone, which are both female hormones involved in conception.

Preven EC is used as an emergency contraceptive (EC) to prevent pregnancy after contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. Preven EC prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary), disrupt fertilization (joining of the egg and sperm), and inhibit implantation (attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterus).

• 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

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

Reclipsen is used to prevent pregnancy. There are many brands of this medicine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

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