Oral contraceptive formulations

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

Sunday Start
When taking ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® and ORTHO-CYCLEN® the first tablet should be taken on the first Sunday after menstruation begins. If period begins on Sunday, the first tablet should be taken that day. Take one active tablet daily for 21 days followed by one green inactive tablet daily for 7 days. After 28 tablets have been taken, a new course is started the next day (Sunday). For the first cycle of a Sunday Start regimen, another method of contraception should be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration.

Day 1 Start
The dosage of ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® and ORTHO-CYCLEN® , for the initial cycle of therapy is one active tablet administered daily from the 1st day through the 21st day of the menstrual cycle, counting the first day of menstrual flow as "Day 1" followed by one green inactive tablet daily for 7 days. Tablets are taken without interruption for 28 days. After 28 tablets have been taken, a new course is started the next day.

ACNE

The timing of initiation of dosing with ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® for acne should follow the guidelines for use of ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN as an oral contraceptive. Consult the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section for oral contraceptives. The dosage regimen for ORTHO TRICYCLEN for treatment of facial acne, as available in a DIALPAK® Tablet Dispenser, utilizes a 21-day active and a 7-day placebo schedule. Take one active tablet daily for 21 days followed by one green inactive tablet for 7 days. After 28 tablets have been taken, a new course is started the next day.

For more information on dosing please refer to Instructions for administration



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Indications

Contraindications

Side Effects

Drug Interactions

Precautions

Overdose

Instructions for Administration

How Supplied

Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data

FDA label

FDA on Oral contraceptive formulations

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Publication Resources

Most Recent Articles on Oral contraceptive formulations

Review Articles on Oral contraceptive formulations

Articles on Oral contraceptive formulations in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ

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Textbook Information on Oral contraceptive formulations

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Trial Resources

Ongoing Trials with Oral contraceptive formulations at Clinical Trials.gov

Trial Results with Oral contraceptive formulations

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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Oral contraceptive formulations

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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.