Is A Prescription Required To Purchase Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

A Prescription is required to acquire Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo from verified online pharmacies.

What Kind of Birth Control Is Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets?

This combination of tablets is a hormonal medication which is used as a birth control.

What Is Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Used for?

Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo is prescribed by doctors to females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.

How Do Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Work?

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets are oral contraceptive pills which contains progestin called norgestimate and an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol. It lowers the risk of pregnancy by suppressing ovulation, inducing cervical mucus changes which inhibit sperm penetration and inducing changes in uterus that prevent fetal implantation.

How Is Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Supplied and Stored?

Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, is sold as a branded drug by Janssen Pharmaceutical Canada. The generic Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol is also known as Tricira Lo also comes from Canada manufactured by Apotex. It will be our privilege to offer you the branded as well as generic form of this drug from Canada. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo comes in 21-day and 28-day pack.

This medication should be stored at temperature of 20°C to 25°C, with excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C, protected from light. It should be kept out of the reach and sight of children.

What Is the Cost of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

We are pleased to offer you Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo at unbeatable prices of $32.67 per tab and its generic equivalent at $28.33 per unit. The average retail price for the most common version of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo is round $93.19. It is always a good idea to compare the prices of drugs from verified online pharmacies through edrugsearch or Pharmacychecker.com.

How is Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo 21-day vs 28-day Taken?

For 21-day pack, take one tablet daily for 21 days and then take no pills for 7 days. For 28 day pack, take one tablet daily for 21 days and then one “reminder” pill daily for 7 days. It is always good to talk to your doctor about the best time to start taking pills. The first day of your menstrual period is known as “Day 1”. Your doctor might ask you to start your pills the first Sunday after your period starts or on Day 1 of your period. It is important to take the pills at the same time every day. In case you have trouble remembering to take Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, then you should talk to your health care provider.

What Are the Hormone Levels in Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

Each week pack of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo contains different levels of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol.

Week 1: Pack of 7 tablets with 0.180 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol.
Week 2: Pack of 7 tablets with 0.215 mg norgestimateand 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol.
Week 3: Pack of 7 tablets with 0.250 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol.Is TriNessa the Same as Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo? Both the drugs contain the same combination of hormones that is norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol. Both Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and TriNessa are prescribed for birth control, abnormal uterine bleeding. However, Trinessa is a generic version of Ortho Tri Cyclen. Discuss with your doctor to decide which birth control pills will be a good choice for you.

What Is the Generic Name for Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

The generic name of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo is norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol.

Does Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Protect Against HIV?

Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.

Can Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Cause Cancer?

These pills do not cause breast cancer, however if you have breast cancer or had it in the past, then you should not use Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo as some breast cancers are sensitive to hormones. Women using Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo might be at a slightly higher risk of cervical cancer.

Can Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Cause Hair Loss?

The American Hair Loss Association (ALHA) recognizes that for the most oral conceptive pills are a safe and effective form of birth control. ALHA recommends the low-androgen index birth control pills for safe use. Especially, for women those have a family history of hair loss should be aware of birth control may cause hair fall out.

What If You Want To Become Pregnant?

If you want to become pregnant, you may stop taking the pill whenever you want. You should always consult your health care provider for a pre-pregnancy check-up before you stop taking the pill.

What Should You Know About Your Period When Taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

You might experience lighter and shorter periods than usual while taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. Some women might miss a period. You can also experience irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting especially during the first few months of use. This is not a serious problem. However, it is important to take the pills regularly to prevent a pregnancy.

What Should You Do If You Miss Any Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo pills?

If you miss 1 pill in weeks 1, 2 or 3 take it as soon as possible and take the next pill at your regular time. In case you miss 2 pills in week 1 or 2, take the 2 missed pills as soon as possible and the next 2 pills the next day. Then continue to take 1 pill every day until you finish the pack. You might need to use a non-hormonal birth control method in the above case, as a back-up if you are having sex during the first 7 days after missing your pills. If you miss 2 pills in a row in week 3, then you might have to throw the old pack and start with the new pack the same day.

How is Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Metabolized in Body?

Both the ingredients (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) are metabolized in liver. The half-life of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol is 36.4 (±10.2) hours and 17.7 (±4.4) hours, respectively

Does Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Lead To Weight Gain?

Estrogen in high doses can lead to increased weight because of increased appetite and fluid retention. But Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo contains estrogen in very low doses, so weight gain is not likely a major problem.

Does Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Interfere With the Results of Laboratory Tests?

The use of contraceptive steroids can affect the results of certain laboratory tests like coagulation factors, lipid profile, glucose tolerance and binding proteins.

What Are the Side Effects of Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets?

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets can lead to serious side effects such as blood clots in your lungs, heart attack, or a stroke leading to death. You should call your doctor or emergency department immediately in case you experience leg pain that does not go away, sudden severe headache, weakness or numbness in your arms or legs, sudden severe shortness of breath, chest pain, trouble in speaking or sudden change in vision or blindness. Other serious side effects of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo include liver problems like jaundice, high blood pressure, gall bladder problems, changes in sugar and cholesterol levels, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, depression, possible breast or cervical cancer, swelling of skin especially around mouth, eyes, and in throat. The most common side effects of these pills are nausea, vomiting, headache including migraines, tenderness, pain and discomfort in breasts, breast enlargement, swelling, discharge and nipple pain, pain in stomach, menstrual pain, mood changes, vaginal infections, acne, bloating, weight gain and fatigue. These are not all the side effects of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. In case of any unexpected event and for more information, please contact your health care professional.

When Should You Not Take Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

Do not take Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo if you:

• Smoke, as smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular side effects from birth control hormonal pills.
• Are more than 35 years of age as the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as stroke, heart attack from these pills increases with age.
• Have blood clots in your arms, legs, lungs or eyes.
• Have certain heart problems such as irregular heartbeat
• Had a stroke or heart attack in the past
• Have high blood pressure that is not controlled by medicines
• Have diabetes with kidney, blood vessel, nerve or eye damage
• Suffer from severe migraine headaches
• Have liver problems including liver tumors
• Take any Hepatitis C drug as these may increase the level of liver enzymes in your blood.
• Have inexplicable vaginal bleeding
• Are pregnant
• Had breast cancer in past

What Should You Tell Your Health Care Professional Before Taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

You should tell your health care professional if:

• You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Have or had depression
• Had yellowing of eyes or skin caused by pregnancy
• Are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo may decrease the production of milk or some of the hormones might get excreted in the milk.
• You are taking any medicines including prescription and over the counter drugs, vitamins and any supplements

What Medicines Can Interact With Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

No drug interaction studies were carried out for Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. However other combined oral contraceptives have been found to interact with acetaminophen, theophylline, voriconazole, prednisolone, theophylline, rifampicin and carbamazepine. Always, tell your doctor about any medicine that you are taking before taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo.

Where Can I Buy Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Online?

If prescribed by your health care professional, Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.

How Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Is Delivered?

The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped. For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 604-581-4000 or email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.

References:

http://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/ORTHO+TRI-CYCLEN+Lo-pi.pdf.