Get to Know ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO
Do you want a birth control pill that gives you a high level of effectiveness and a low level of hormones ? How about one with these benefits and one that may cause less unexpected bleeding and provide more predictable periods? Here's why ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO may be right for you:
High Level of Effectiveness
Birth control pills are one of the most effective methods for preventing pregnancy. A clinical study* of more than 6,000 women in the United States and Canada showed that ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO is safe and highly effective.Learn more about how ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO works >
*Ortho Women's Health & Urology™, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, clinical study
Low Occurrence of Common Side Effects
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO may reduce cramps and give you less breakthrough bleeding and more predictable periods, with low occurrence of common side effects.In a clinical trial, only 4% stopped taking ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO due to unpleasant side effects. The most frequent of these side effects were headache, cervical dysplasia, emotional lability, nausea and abdominal pain.
†Comparison of a novel norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol oral contraceptive
(ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO) with the oral contraceptive Loestrin Fe 1/20.
Low Level of Hormones
Research shows that women prefer low-hormone birth control pills.ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO contains 25 mcg of estrogen , which is lower than many other birth control pills. ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO is a triphasic pill, which means that it delivers a different level of progestin each week. The different color pills in your ORTHO DIALPAK® Tablet Dispenser show that, during each of the first 3 weeks, the level of progestin increases.
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ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.
This product is available by prescription only.
Important Safety Information
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with the use of oral contraceptives. Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks, and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. The Pill does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for the full Product Information. Click here for Detailed Patient Labeling.
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This product is available by prescription only.
Important Safety Information
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with the use of oral contraceptives. Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks, and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. The Pill does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for the full Product Information. Click here for Detailed Patient Labeling.
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This information is intended for use by our customers, patients and healthcare professionals in the United States only. Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recognizes that the Internet is a global communications medium; however, laws, regulatory requirements and medical practices for pharmaceutical products vary from country to country. The prescribing information included here may not be appropriate for use outside the United States.
Last Modified Sep 08 2009 at 08:25:14 EDT