Teva’s generic of Ortho-Cept® Tablets: Apri® (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP)
What is in Ortho-Cept?
ORTHO-CEPT® Tablets provide an oral contraceptive regimen of 21 light orange round tablets each containing 0.15 mg desogestrel (13-ethyl-11-methylene-18,19-dinor-17 alpha-pregn-4-en20-yn-17-ol) and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17 alpha-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne3,17,diol).
What kind of birth control is Ortho-Cept?
Ortho-Cept Tablets (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) is a combination of female hormones used as an oral contraceptive regimen indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.
Is Apri brand or generic?
Apri (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) is a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. Apri is available in generic form.
What is the generic version of Apri?
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel.
Is Ortho-Cept discontinued?
The Ortho-Cept brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. You may also read,
Does Ortho Cyclen cause hair loss?
Birth control pills with a low “androgen index” are the only ones that should be used as hair loss treatment; high-androgen-index birth control pills may contribute to hair loss. Pills with a low androgen index include: Desogen. Ortho-Cept. Check the answer of
Can Enskyce cause weight gain?
Enskyce will not directly cause weight gain; however, some women may notice that they gain a few pounds when they start taking Enskyce. This may be the result of hormonal changes or temporary weight gain from water.
Can you skip your period on Apri?
Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Read:
What are the white pills in Apri?
Each rose-colored tablet (debossed with “dp” on one side and “575” on the other side) contains 0.15 mg desogestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, USP. Each white tablet (debossed with “dp” on one side and “570” on the other side) contains inert ingredients.
Do I have to take the white pills in Apri?
You should begin a new pack on day eight. Likewise, users of Apri 28 will take one rose-colored pill daily for 21 consecutive days. At the end of the 21-day period, take the white placebo pills until the package is empty.
Are desogen and Apri the same?
Brand Names: Apri, Azurette, Bekyree, Caziant, Cyred, Emoquette, Enskyce, Isibloom, Juleber, Kalliga, Kariva, Mircette, Pimtrea, Reclipsen, Simliya, Velivet, Viorele, Volnea.
Is Apri a low estrogen birth control?
Common brands of low-dose birth control pills include: Apri (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Aviane (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Levlen 21 (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
Who makes Ortho Cept?
Mayne Pharma is introducing a generic version of Ortho-Cept (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol 0.15 mg / 0.03 mg) tablets.
Why was Ortho Tri-Cyclen discontinued?
It’s important to note that Tri-Lo Sprintec wasn’t pulled due to safety concerns, but rather because of a patent infringement battle between brand manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the generic manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals.
