ortho tri-cyclen lo
Pharmaranks rates Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a combination medicine containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate.
Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate · by Janssen Pharms
Available as a generic: Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Ethinyl Estradiol 0.025MG,0.025MG,0.025MG; Norgestimate 0.18MG,0.215MG,0.25MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Janssen Pharms
- FDA application
- NDA021241
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo rated?
- pharmaranks gives Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is marketed by Janssen Pharms. You can see Janssen Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo a brand-name or generic drug?
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo available over the counter?
- No. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo come in?
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo FDA-registered?
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021241. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo been recalled by the FDA?
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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70/100