Tri-Linyah
Generic name:norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol
Dosage form: tablets
Drug class:Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
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Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications (4)].
Indications and Usage for Tri-Linyah
Oral Contraceptive
Tri-Linyah Tablets are indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy [see Clinical Studies (14)].
Acen
Tri-Linyah is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. Tri-Linyah should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control [see Clinical Studies (14)].
Tri-Linyah Dosage and Administration
How to Start Tri-Linyah
Tri-Linyah is dispensed in 28-tablet blister [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)]. Tri-Linyah may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Su...
