Tri-Estarylla Dosage

Recommended Dosage and Administration

Take one tablet by mouth at the same time each day with or without food. Table 1 provides the recommended dosage and administration instructions for Tri-Estarylla.

Starting Tri-Estarylla after Abortion or Miscarriage

First-trimester

• After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Tri-Estarylla may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Tri-Estarylla is started immediately.
• If Tri-Estarylla is not started within 5 days after termination of the pregnancy, the patient should use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of her first cycle blister pack of Tri-Estarylla.

Second-trimester

• Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Tri-Estarylla, following the instructions in Table 1 for Day 1 or Sunday start, as desired. If using Sunday start, use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of the patient's first cycle pack of Tri-Estarylla. .

Starting Tri-Estarylla after Childbirth

• Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with Tri-Estarylla following the instructions in Table 1 for women not currently using hormonal contraception.
• Tri-Estarylla are not recommended for use in lactating women .
• If the woman has not yet had a period postpartum, consider the possibility of ovulation and conception occurring prior to use of Tri-Estarylla. .

Recommendations Regarding Missed Doses

Contraceptive failure may occur when active tablets are missed. Table 2 describes instructions for Tri-Estarylla dosing and use of additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms) when active tablets are missed.

Dosage Recommendations if Vomiting or Diarrhea Occurs

In case of severe vomiting or diarrhea, absorption may not be complete and additional contraceptive measures should be taken. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs within 3 to 4 hours after taking an active tablet, handle this as a missed tablet.

Tri-Estarylla Use for Acne

The timing of initiation of dosing with Tri-Estarylla for acne should follow the guidelines for use of Tri-Estarylla as an oral contraceptive. Consult the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section (2.1) for instructions.