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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 Taken
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 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
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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