Is Tri-Previfem same as Tri-Sprintec?
If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, Tri-Sprintec is quite affordable because it’s a generic brand. You can also save by choosing one of several other Tri-Sprintec generics, such as Trinessa, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Previfem, Tri Norgestimate ethinyl estradiol or Tri-Linyah.
What’s the difference in Tri-Sprintec and Sprintec?
Tri-Sprintec (like Ortho Tri-Cyclen*) uses the exact same hormones as Sprintec, but it’s a triphasic pill, meaning there are three different dose levels in the active pills. You can think of Tri-Sprintec as having 3 “phases” of hormones throughout the month.
Why was Tri-Sprintec discontinued?
It’s important to note that Tri-Lo Sprintec wasn’t pulled due to safety concerns, but rather because of a patent infringement battle between brand manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the generic manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals. Tri-Lo Sprintec seemed to have disappeared, until its recent resurfacing.
What ingredients are in Tri-Sprintec?
Tri-Sprintec® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) are packaged in cartons of six blister cards. Each card contains 28 tablets as follows: Each gray tablet contains 0.18 mg of the progestational compound, norgestimate, USP, together with 0.035 mg of the estrogenic compound, ethinyl estradiol, USP.
What is Tri-Previfem generic for?
Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy.
Is Tri Sprintec generic?
Teva’s generic of Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Tablets: Tri-Sprintec® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP)
What is Tri Sprintec generic for?
Is there estrogen in Tri Sprintec?
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle.
Is Previfem generic for Sprintec?
Previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) is itself a generic version of the combination oral contraceptive Ortho-Cyclen. Other equivalent generics include Sprintec and Mono-Linyah.
What is Tri Previfem generic for?
Is Tri Sprintec discontinued?
The Ortho Tri-Cyclen brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Can you take Tri-Sprintec as an oral contraceptive?
The timing of initiation of dosing with Tri-Sprintec for acne should follow the guidelines for use of Tri-Sprintec as an oral contraceptive. Consult the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section ( 2.1) for instructions. Tri-Sprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) is available in blister cards.
What kind of estradiol is in Tri Sprintec?
Tri-Sprintec ® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate, USP and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol, USP.
What are the ingredients in Tri Sprintec tablets?
Each white tablet contains only inert ingredients as follows: anhydrous lactose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. The structural formulas are as follows:
How are the pills arranged in Tri Lo Sprintec?
Note that the pills are arranged in four numbered rows of 7 pills, with the pre-printed days of the week printed above them. There are 7 gray “active” pills, 7 light blue “active” pills, 7 blue “active” pills, and 7 white “reminder” pills.