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Ortho-Novum |
| 1 Ortho-Novum
1/35mg |
|
Women
 |
| 2 Ortho-Novum
1/35mg |
|
| 3 Ortho-Novum
1/35mg |
|
|
1 Ortho-Novum 1/50mg |
|
|
2 Ortho-Novum 1/50mg |
|
|
3 Ortho-Novum 1/50mg |
|
| 28
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7mg |
|
| 84
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7mg |
|
| 168
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7mg |
|
Ortho-Novum Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Ortho-Novum Use Indication:
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Sometimes a woman's egg can still develop even though the medication is
taken once each day, especially when more than 24 hours pass between two
doses. In almost all cases when the medicine was taken properly and an egg
develops, fertilization can still be stopped by Ortho-Novum oral
contraceptives. This is because Ortho-Novum oral contraceptives also
thicken cervical mucus at the opening of the uterus. This makes it hard
for the partner's sperm to reach the egg. In addition, Ortho-Novum oral
contraceptives change the uterus lining just enough so that an egg will
not stop in the uterus to develop. All of these effects make it difficult
to become pregnant when properly taking an oral contraceptive.
No
contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Studies show that fewer
than one of each one hundred women correctly using Ortho-Novum oral
contraceptives becomes pregnant during the first year of use. Birth
control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex
are more effective. Using condoms, diaphragms, progestin-only Ortho-Novum
oral contraceptives, or spermicides is not as effective as using Ortho-Novum
oral contraceptives containing estrogens and progestins. Discuss with your
health care professional your options for birth control.
The
triphasic cycle product of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol (the brand
name Ortho Tri-Cyclen) and norethindrone acetate and ethinyl
estradiol (the brand name Estrostep ) can be used for the
treatment of moderate acne only if the patient is at least 15 years old,
has acne that has not improved with topical anti-acne medicines, has
gotten approval from her doctor, has begun to have menstrual periods,
desires an oral contraceptive for birth control, and plans to stay on it
for at least 6 months.
Sometimes these preparations can be used for other conditions as
determined by your doctor
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