Use any of the links above to order
Ortho Tri Cyclen online. This is a convenient way for you to buy
your birth control from the comfort of home. Before you buy Ortho
Tri Cyclen online you should read all of the product information
below.
Ortho Tri Cyclen Information
Here is some general information
about Ortho Tri Cyclen.
Possible uses of this medication
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 this medication
Follow the directions for using
this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with
a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have before using
this medicine. Try to take this medicine at the same time every
day, not more than 24 hours apart. Store this medicine at room
temperature, away from heat and light. If you miss a dose of this
medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose
at the regular time. This means you may take 2 doses on the same
day. If you miss more than 1 dose of this medicine, refer to the
patient information that came with this medicine. If you have
any questions, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Side Effects
Side effects, that 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.
Precautions
Smoking cigarettes while using
this medicine 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 this medicine may decrease
the effectiveness of this medicine. 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 this
medicine. 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. This medicine 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 this medicine
will not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you suspect that
you could be pregannt, contact your doctor immediately. This medicine
is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding
while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription
and prescription medication you may use, especially any nitrate
medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside
(any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin,
azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil,
rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high blood pressure medicines.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, do not double
the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule.
Storage
Store at room temperature away
from light and moisture. Keep this and all medications out of
the reach of children.
Notes
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with
others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE
for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach
of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF
TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
