Tri-Lo-Estarylla Dosage
Generic name: NORGESTIMATE 0.18mg, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.025mg; NORGESTIMATE 0.215mg, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.025mg; NORGESTIMATE 0.25mg, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.025mg;
Dosage form: tablets
See also:
- Tri Femynor tablets
- Tri-Estarylla tablets
- Tri-Linyah tablets
- Tri-Lo-Marzia tablets
- Tri-Lo-Mili tablets
- Tri-Lo-Sprintec tablets
- Tri-Mili tablets
- Tri-Previfem tablets
- Tri-Sprintec tablets
- Tri-Vylibra tablets
- Tri-Vylibra Lo tablets
- TriNessa tablets
- TriNessa Lo tablets
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 30, 2019.
How to Start Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM
Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM is dispensed in a blister pack [see HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING (16)]. Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Sunday start (see Table 1). For the first cycle of a Sunday Start regimen, an additional method of contraception should be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration.
How to Take Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM
- Table 1: Instructions for Administration of Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM
Starting COCs in women not currently using hormonal contraception (Day 1 Start or Sunday Start)
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Day 1 Start:
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Sunday Start:
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Switching to Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM from another oral contraceptive |
Start on the same day that a new pack of the previous oral contraceptive would have started. |
Switching from another contraceptive method to Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM |
Start Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM : |
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Complete instructions to facilitate patient counseling on proper tablet usage are located in the FDA-Approved Patient Labeling.
Starting Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM after Abortion or Miscarriage
First-trimester
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- After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM is started immediately.
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- If Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM 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 pack of Tri-Lo-Estarylla TM.
Second-trimester
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- Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM , 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-Lo-EstaryllaTM . [See CONTRAINDICATIONS (4), WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1), and FDA-APPROVED PATIENT LABELING.]
Starting Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM after Childbirth
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- Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM following the instructions in Table 1 for women not currently using hormonal contraception.
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- Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM is not recommended for use in lactating women [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS (8.3)].
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- If the woman has not yet had a period postpartum, consider the possibility of ovulation and conception occurring prior to use of Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM . [See CONTRAINDICATIONS (4), WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1), USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS (8.1 and 8.3), and FDA-Approved Patient Labeling].
BEFORE YOU START TAKING YOUR PILLS
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- DECIDE WHAT TIME OF DAY YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR PILL.
It is important to take it at about the same time every day. - 2.
- The 28-pill pack has 21 white, light blue, and blue "active" pills (with hormones) to take for 3 weeks. This is followed by 1 week of green "reminder" pills (without hormones).
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- ALSO FIND:
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- where on the pack to start taking pills,
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- in what order to take the pills (follow the arrows),
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- The week numbers as shown in the diagram below.
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- BE SURE YOU HAVE READY AT ALL TIMES:
ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL (such as condoms or spermicide) to use as a back-up method in case you miss pills.
AN EXTRA, FULL PILL PACK.
Missed Tablets
Table 2: Instructions for Missed Tri-Lo-EstaryllaTM Tablets
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Take the tablet as soon as possible. Continue taking one tablet a day until the pack is finished. |
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Take the two missed tablets as soon as possible and the next two active tablets the next day. Continue taking one tablet a day until the pack is finished. Additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) should be used as back-up if the patient has sex within 7 days after missing tablets. |
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Day 1 start: Throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that same day. |
Advice in Case of Gastrointestinal Disturbances
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 [see FDA-Approved Patient Labeling].
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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