Prescription Drug Index
ORTHO
This is a Brand Name Prescription Drug
Ortho
Pronounced: Or-thoo
Generic Name norethindrone ethinyl-estradiol
This medication combines the hormones estrogen and progestin. It is a birth control pill that works by preventing ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and pregnancy. It may also be taken to regulate the menstrual cycle.
Your doctor may choose to use this medication for other conditions. If youre unsure why you are taking this medication contact your doctor.
21-day pack:
Take one tablet daily for 21 days then take no pills for 7 days.
28-day pack:
Take one tablet daily for 21 days then one reminder pill daily for 7 days.
See the package insert for information on where in your cycle to start and what to do if you forget to take a pill.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs such as body weight other medical conditions and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
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