Drug Uses
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is an estrogen and progestin
combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to regulate the
menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
How To Take
The right way to take the pill is to take one pill every day at the same time. If you miss pills you could get pregnant. This includes starting the pack late. The more pills you miss, the more likely you are to get pregnant. Many women have spotting or light bleeding, or may feel sick to their stomach during the first 1-3 packs of pills. If you feel sick to your stomach, do not stop taking the pill. The problem will usually go away. If it doesn't go away, check with your health care professional. Missing pills can also cause spotting or light bleeding, even when you make up these missed pills. On the days you take 2 pills to make up for missed pills, you could also feel a little sick to your stomach. If you have vomiting or diarrhea, or if you take some medicines, including some antibiotics, your pills may not work as well. Use a back-up method (such as condoms or spermicides) until you check with your health care professional if you have trouble remembering to take the pill, talk to your health care professional about how to make pill-taking easier or about using another method of birth control. If you have any questions or are unsure about the information in this leaflet, call your health care professional.
Warnings/Precautions
Smoking cigarettes while using Ortho Tri-Cyclen may
increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure,
or other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. If you have vomiting or
diarrhea for any reason, your medicine may not work as well. Taking certain
antibiotics or anticonvulsants while you are using Ortho Tri-Cyclen may
decrease the effectiveness of Ortho Tri-Cyclen. To prevent pregnancy, use an
additional form of birth control until your next period. If you have any questions,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Before you have any medical or
dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that
you are using Ortho Tri-Cyclen. If you wear contact lenses and you develop
problems with them, contact your doctor. Before you begin taking any new
medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. Ortho Tri-Cyclen may cause dark skin patches on your face. Exposure
to the sun may make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen
or protective clothing when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths.
Use of Ortho Tri-Cyclen will not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs). Do not use Ortho Tri-Cyclen if you are pregnant. If you suspect
that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. Ortho Tri-Cyclen
is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are
using Ortho Tri-Cyclen, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the
risks to your baby.
Missed Dose
If you miss one dose, take the dose as soon as you
remember or take two pills at the time of your next regularly scheduled dose.
There is little likelihood that ovulation will occur. You may, however, want to
use a second method of birth control such as a condom or a spermicidal cream,
jelly, or foam for at least 7 consecutive days following the missed tablet to
ensure protection from pregnancy. If you miss two tablets in a row, take the
two missed tablets as soon as you remember or with your next regularly
scheduled dose (three total). Or, you may take two tablets each for the next
two regularly scheduled doses (one missed tablet plus one regularly scheduled
tablet for 2 days in a row). Chances are much greater that you may ovulate so
you must use another form of birth control for at least 7 days following the
missed tablets. It is even better to use a second method of birth control until
your next period. If you miss three tablets in a row, throw away the package
and start a new package on the 7th day after the last day you took a pill. Use
another method of birth control until you have taken a pill for 7 days in a
row. Your period should occur during the 7 days without pills. If it doesn't,
have a pregnancy test before beginning a new package of pills.
Possible
Side Effects
Side effects may go away during treatment, include
nausea, vomiting, bleeding between menstrual periods, breast tenderness, or
weight change. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience persistent or
recurrent abnormal vaginal bleeding, a missed menstrual period, dizziness or
fainting, swelling of fingers or ankles, headache, or difficulty wearing
contact lenses. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience sharp or
crushing chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, sudden severe headache or leg
pain, yellow skin or eyes, changes in vision, numbness of an arm or leg, or
severe stomach pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Storage
Store at room temperature and away from light and
moisture. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Overdose
Serious ill effects have not been reported
following acute ingestion of large doses of oral contraceptives by young
children. Over dosage may cause nausea and withdrawal bleeding may occur in
females.
More
Information
Your health care professional will take a medical
and family history before prescribing oral contraceptives and will examine you.
The physical examination may be delayed to another time if you request it and
the health care professional believes that it is a good medical practice to
postpone it. You should be reexamined at least once a year. Be sure to inform
your health care professional if there is a family history of any of the
conditions listed previously in this leaflet. Be sure to keep all appointments
with your health care professional, because this is a time to determine if
there are early signs of side effects of oral contraceptive use. Do not use the
drug for any condition other than the one for which it was prescribed. This
drug has been prescribed specifically for you; do not give it to others who may
want birth control pills.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information
purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses,
directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication.
This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose.
It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any
particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and
reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use
of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or
property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
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