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
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Overdose
Instructions for Administration
How Supplied
Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data
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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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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Oral contraceptive formulations at Clinical Trials.gov
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Oral contraceptive formulations
Cochrane Collaboration on Oral contraceptive formulations
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.