How Supplied:
White 0.180 mg - 0.025 mg, Light Blue 0.215 - 0.025 mg, Dark Blue 0.250 mg - 0.025 mg tablets
Indications and Usage:
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris in females less 15 years of age who desire contraception, have achieved menarche, and are unresponsive to acne medications.
Prescribing Instructions:
Prescribing Information Instructions [PDF]
Side Effects and Contraindications:
Ortho Tri-Cyclen should not be used in women who have the following: renal insufficiency, hepatic dysfunction, adrenal insufficiency, thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders, a past history of deep-vein thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders, cerebral-vascular or coronary-artery disease (current or history), valvular heart disease with thrombogenic complications, severe hypertension, diabetes with vascular involvement, headaches with focal neurological symptoms, major surgery with prolonged immobilization, known or suspected carcinoma of the breast, carcinoma of the endometrium or other known or suspected estrogen dependent neoplasia, undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding, cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy or jaundice with prior pill use, known or suspected pregnancy, liver tumor (benign or malignant) or active liver disease, heavy smoking (>15 cigarettes per day) and over age 35. Side effects may include, thrombophlebitis, arterial thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, hypertension, gallbladder disease, hepatic adenomas, or benign liver tumors.
Company:
Ortho-McNeil Inc.
800-682-6532
www.orthotricyclen.com
www.thepill.com
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