Ortho Tri-Cyclen

With the progress of pharmaceutical science, the individuals can enjoy sex not resulting in reproduction. There are many contraceptive drugs now available. Ortho Tri-Cyclen is one of these birth control pills.

Dosage

As with all the other drugs of this category, Ortho Tri-Cyclen should also be consumed only with the prescription of the doctor. The doctor, after examining, will advise as to which drugs are ideal and how to dose.

The medicine is for oral administration. It is to be taken with a little water and preferably after a meal (preferably after dinner) to prevent stomach upset and the normal routine is a pill a day. If a dosage is missed on a day, the next dose can be taken as soon as possible; however, if the gap extends to around 72 hours, doctor should be consulted on priority. Meanwhile, some other contraceptive can be taken as precaution.

Precautions of Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Although smoking causes various health problems, during the course of Ortho Tri-Cycle, smoking should be completely quitted. This might be a great danger to the heart related problems.

Women who are already more prone to heart related problem i.e. elderly women or regular smokers, should avoid using this drug, as this can enhance the chances of cardio diseases. Women, who are allergic to any of the ingredients of the drugs, should also avoid this medicine.

Before taking the medication, the patient should inform the doctor about her complete medical history. The doctor will have medical check up for blood pressure etc for a self assurance. The doctor can advise properly only when he is fully aware and predict any circumstances. Doctor shall be informed about any previous disorder e.g. cancer in breasts, cervix, ovary or vagina. Or disease related to liver, or heart or unusual bleeding in vagina.

All in all, whatever the case is, the best advice that can be given is that the patient should be completely in touch with the doctor and keep him updated with the situation. Assumptions might lead to severe side-effects; consultation will assist in healthy and enjoyable sexual experiences.

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