Contraceptives

Jencycla

Generic name: norethindrone [ nor-eth-IN-drone ]Brand names: Camila, Deblitane, Errin, Gallifrey, HeatherDrug classes: Contraceptives , Progestins  What is Jencycla? Jencycla is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation....

September 27, 2025

Jolessa (Oral)

Generic name: levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol [ lee-voe-nor-JES-trel, ETH-i-nil-es-tra-DYE-ol ]Brand names: Alesse, Alesse-28, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia LoDrug class: Contraceptives  Oral route(Tablet) Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from...

September 27, 2025

Jolivette

Generic name: norethindrone [ nor-eth-IN-drone ]Brand names: Camila, Deblitane, Errin, Gallifrey, HeatherDrug classes: Contraceptives , Progestins  What is Jolivette? Jolivette is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and...

September 27, 2025

Junel 1.5/30 (Oral)

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone [ ETH-i-nil-es-tra-DYE-ol, nor-ETH-in-drone-AS-e-tate ]Other brand names of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone include Femhrt 1/5, Femhrt LoDrug class: Contraceptives  Oral route(Tablet)...

September 27, 2025

Junel 1/20 (Oral)

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone [ ETH-i-nil-es-tra-DYE-ol, nor-ETH-in-drone-AS-e-tate ]Other brand names of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone include Femhrt 1/5, Femhrt LoDrug class: Contraceptives  Oral route(Tablet)...

September 27, 2025

Kariva

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel [ EH-thih-nill-ess-tra-DYE-ole-and-des-oh-JESS-trel ]Other brand names of ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel include: Apri, Azurette, Cyred EQ, Enskyce, IsibloomDrug class: Contraceptives  What is Kariva? Kariva is a combination birth...

September 22, 2025

Kurvelo

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel [ ETH-in-ill-ess-tra-DYE-ol-and-LEE-vo-nor-JESS-trel ]Other brand names of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel include: Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethyst, Aubra EQ, AvianeDrug class: Contraceptives  What is Kurvelo? Kurvelo is used as...

September 15, 2025

Kyleena

Generic name: levonorgestrel intrauterine system [ LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel-IN-tra-UE-ter-ine-SIS-tem ]Drug classes: Contraceptives , Progestins  What is Kyleena? Kyleena contains levonorgestrel, a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervical mucus...

September 15, 2025

Liletta

Generic name: levonorgestrel intrauterine system [ LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel-IN-tra-UE-ter-ine-SIS-tem ]Dosage form: intrauterine device (52 mg)Drug classes: Contraceptives , Progestins  What is Liletta? Liletta (levonorgestrel) is an intrauterine device (IUD) used to prevent pregnancy...

September 14, 2025

Lo Loestrin FE

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetateDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: Contraceptives  What is Lo Loestrin FE? Lo Loestrin Fe is a low-dose combination birth...

September 12, 2025

Norethindrone

Generic name: norethindrone [ nor-eth-IN-drone ]Brand names: Camila (28 Day), Deblitane (28 Day), Errin (28 Day), Gallifrey, Heather (28 Day)Dosage form: oral tablet (0.35 mg; acetate 5...

September 3, 2025

Ocella (Oral)

Generic name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol [ droe-SPYE-re-none, ETH-i-nil-es-tra-DYE-ol ]Other brand names of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol include: Gianvi, Loryna, Nikki, OcellaDrug class: Contraceptives  Oral route(Tablet) Cigarette smoking increases the...

September 1, 2025

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Generic name: Fmay af [ ETH-i-nil-ES-tra-DYE-ol-and-nor-JES-ti-mate ]Drug class: Contraceptives  What is Ortho Tri-Cyclen? Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a combination birth control pill containing the female hormones ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate. These...

August 31, 2025

Plan B

Generic name: levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive [ LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel ]Dosage form: tablet (1.5 mg)Drug class: Contraceptives  What is Plan B? Plan B is an over-the-counter emergency contraceptive pill used to help...

August 30, 2025

Yasmin

Generic name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol [ dro-SPY-re-nown, ETH-in-il, ESS-tra-dy-ol ]Drug class: Contraceptives What is Yasmin? Yasmin is a combination birth control pill containing female...

August 26, 2025