Tricira Lo (Norgestimate - ethinyl estradiol)

Norgestimate - ethinyl estradiol belongs to the class of medications called oral contraceptives (birth control pills). It is an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (norgestimate) combination pill used to prevent pregnancy. Norgestimate - ethinyl estradiol works by preventing ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and by causing changes in the mucus of the cervix which make it difficult for sperm to penetrate and for an egg to implant in the wall of the uterus. It may also be used to treat acne for women.

Ingredients

crospovidone, lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, and talc.

Cautions

Do not take norgestimate - ethinyl estradiol if you: are allergic to norgestimate, ethinyl estradiol, or any ingredients of the medication are over age 35 and smoke are going to be unable to move around for a lengthy period of time (e.g., after surgery) have or have had thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders (blood clotting problems) have a condition that increases the risk of blood clotting

Side Effects

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. breast pain, tenderness, or swelling brown, blotchy spots on exposed skin diarrhea discomfort wearing contact lenses fatigue flu-like symptoms (sudden lack of energy, fever, cough, sore throat) gas nausea rash swelling of ankles and feet trouble sleeping weight gain or loss vomiting