Xulane transdermal and Zemplar Injection

• 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.

• Generic Name: paricalcitol
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Zemplar

Paricalcitol is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Paricalcitol is used to help maintain healthy levels of parathyroid hormone in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Paricalcitol oral is for use in adults and children at least 10 years old.

Paricalcitol injection is for use in adults and children at least 5 years old.

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