TriNessa and Xulane transdermal

• 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>

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

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

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

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: Xulane, Ortho Evra

Xulane contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Xulane 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.

Xulane (skin patch) is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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