CYCLESSA vs ORTHO-CEPT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CYCLESSA	ORTHO-CEPT
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL	DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Manufacturer	Aspen Global Inc	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

cyclessa ortho-cept

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

Manufacturer

Aspen Global Inc

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cyclessa and Ortho-Cept?

Both Cyclessa and Ortho-Cept share the active ingredient Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.