Description
Tri Lo Sprintec is a hormonal birth control medication that helps women avoid becoming pregnant. It works by creating a thick cervical mucus to block sperm and a thin uterine wall to make it impossible for fertilized eggs to attach, plus preventing ovulation. It can also regulate a woman's menstrual cycle and make it so that she has lighter and less painful periods. Tri Lo Sprintec may also be prescribed to treat moderate acne as well as serving as a contraceptive for women. The standard Tri Lo Sprintec dosage is 1 tablet taken on the first day of menses and then continuing through a 21-day cycle.
Directions
Take first active tablet on the 1st day of menstruation.
Take subsequent active tablets once over 21 days, and at the same time each day
After 21 days, take one white inactive tablet daily for 7 days and at the same time of day that you took the active tablets.
Begin each subsequent pack on the same day of the week as the first cycle pack.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Tri Lo Sprintec hormonal birth control are Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol.
Cautions
Tell your doctor if you have any history of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, inherited or acquired hyper coagulopathies, cerebrovascular disease, coronary artery disease, thrombogenic valvular or thrombogenic rhythm diseases of the heart, uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes mellitus with vascular disease, migraine headaches, liver tumors or liver disease, undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding, Hepatitis C or cancer before starting on this birth control medication.
Medication may not be suitable for women that smoke.
May not be suitable for women who are older than 35.
Tri Lo Sprintec side effects may be more severe for certain women.
Interactions
Possible drug interaction risks exist between Tri Lo Sprintec and certain Rx medications including; Colesevelam, itraconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir. Inform your doctor of all medications you are currently taking before receiving a prescription and going to buy Tri Lo Sprintec.
Side Effects
Tri Lo Sprintec side effects are rare, but some women may experience headache or migraine, nausea or vomiting, breast tenderness or pain, abdominal pain, menstrual disorders, mood disorders, acne, vulvovaginal infection, abdominal distension, weight gain or fatigue. If Tri Lo Sprintec side effects are experienced you should stop use and consult with your doctor again about birth control alternatives.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Product Code : 10058