Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ortho Tri-Cyclen Tablet
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Tablet
| Generic name | norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Combination oral contraceptive (estrogen/progestin) |
| Forms | Tablet (blister pack/pill dispenser with 21 or 28 tablets) |
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a combination birth control pill that contains two hormones, norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol. It comes as a 28-day pack of tablets in three active colors plus inactive (placebo) tablets.
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