Generic name:ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel [ ETH-in-il-ess-tra-DYE-ol-and-nor-JESS-trel ]
Brand names: Cryselle 28, Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel-28
Drug class:Contraceptives
What is Cryselle 28?
Cryselle 28 is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication 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.
Cryselle 28 is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Cryselle 28 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use birth control pills if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby.
You should not use birth control pills if you have: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, circulation problems (especially with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, if you also take certain hepatitis C medication, if you will have major surgery, if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, jaundice caused ...
