What is Ortho Tri Cyclen?
A drug used as part of some oral contraceptives and also in estrogen replacement therapy of postmenopausal women. Oral contraceptives (birth-control pills) are used to prevent pregnancy.
DIRECTIONS:
Tablet - Comes as tablet to take by mouth. Do not split, chew or crush them. The tablets should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take your oral contraceptive exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it, take it more often or take it for a longer time than prescribed by your doctor.
STORAGE:
- Keep it in its tightly closed container.
- Keep it out of reach of children.
- Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
- Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
WARNING:
Before taking Ortho Tri Cyclen, Advice your Doctor and Pharmacist if you have these following
- If allergic to ortho tri cyclen, estrogen, progestin, or any other medications.
- If you are taking prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
- What herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
- If you have ever had yellowing of the skin or eyes during pregnancy or while you were using another type of hormonal contraceptive (birth control pills, patches, rings, implants or injections).
- If you have recently had surgery or have been unable to move around for any reason.
- Do not take oral contraceptives if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking oral contraceptives, advice your doctor immediately.
- If you are having surgery, including dental surgery tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking oral contraceptives.
- If you wear contact lenses. If you notice changes in vision or ability to wear your lenses while taking hormone replacement therapy, see an eye doctor.
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