Ortho Tri-cyclen
Norgestimate · Ethinylestradiol
Intended to relieve hormonal fluctuations to support cycle control and target reliable pregnancy prevention.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Contraception
- Active ingredients
- Norgestimate · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0,25mg/ 0,035mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Ortho Tri-cyclen, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ortho Tri-cyclen vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ortho Tri-cyclen details
- Conditions
- Contraception · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- norgestimate, ethinyl estradiol
- Therapeutic class
- Progestin-Estrogen Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Oral Contraceptive
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- weight changes; fluid retention; irregular cycle bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–7 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Phenytoin; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for females from menarche to menopause.
Contraindications
history of deep vein thrombosis; estrogen-dependent tumours; severe hepatic disease; smoking over thirty-five years of age
Serious side effects
deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve hormonal fluctuations to support cycle control and target reliable pregnancy prevention.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits ovulation by blocking pituitary gonadotropins, modifying cervical mucus to block sperm passage.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: May reduce milk volume.
What you will receive
Ortho Tri-cyclen is the originator brand name, made by Janssen Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Norgestimate / Ethinylestradiol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.