Generic name:ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin (transdermal) [ EH-thi-nil-ESS-tra-DYE-ol-and-nor-ell-JESS-tro-min ]
Drug class:Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 25, 2022.
The Ortho Evra 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.
What is Ortho Evra?
Ortho Evra is a contraceptive skin patch containing a combination of female hormones (ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin) that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medicine also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Ortho Evra skin patches are used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Ortho Evra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Your risk of serious blood clot may be higher with the use of Ortho Evra skin patches than with the use of birth control pills.
Using hormonal birth control can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, especially if you have certain other conditions, or if you are overweight.
Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack while using Ortho Evra. You should not use Ortho Evra if you smoke and are older than 35 years of age.
You should not use Ortho Evra if you have any of the following conditions: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, a blood-clotting disorder, diabetic problems with your eyes or kidneys, unusual vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, or if you have ever had breast or uterine cancer, a heart attack, a stroke, or a blood clot.
Do not use Ortho Evra if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby.
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