ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN vs ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN	ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORGESTIMATE	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORGESTIMATE
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

ortho tri-cyclen ortho tri-cyclen lo

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORGESTIMATE

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ortho Tri-Cyclen or Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?

Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?

Both Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo share the active ingredient Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate.

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.