Is there a generic version of Ortho Tri Cyclen?
The Ortho Tri-Cyclen brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. What is Ortho Tri-Cyclen? Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a combination birth control pill containing the female hormones ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate.
How does Ortho Tri Cyclen prevent ovulation?
What Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen? Ortho Tri-Cyclen includes a blend of female hormones (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This drug also causes changes in uterine lining and your cervical mucus, making it more difficult for a fertilized egg and more difficult for sperm to reach the uterus.
Can you smoke while taking Ortho Tri Cyclen?
Do not smoke while taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen, especially if you are older than 35 years of age. Ortho Tri-Cyclen will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases.
How many tablets are on an Ortho Tri Cyclen blister card?
Each blister card contains 28 tablets in the following order: 21 blue, round, biconvex, coated tablet imprinted „O 250“ on one side and „35“ on the other side of the tablet contains 0.250 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol
When to stop Ortho Tri Cyclen if you are pregnant?
Do not use Ortho Tri-Cyclen if you are pregnant. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a baby, wait at least 4 weeks before taking birth control pills.
Which is better for acne Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?
However, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo has a lower amount of estrogen than Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Though research suggests Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is effective in the treatment of acne in teen aged females, it has not been approved by the Federal Drug Administration for that purpose.