Generic name:ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate [ ETH-i-nil-ES-tra-DYE-ol-and-nor-JES-ti-mate ]
Brand names: Estarylla, Femynor, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen,
... show all 9 brands
Drug class:Contraceptives
What is Mono-Linyah?
Mono-Linyah is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Mono-Linyah 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.
Mono-Linyah is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. There are many available brands of this medicine. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Mono-Linyah 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, sever
