Drug Uses

Ortho Evra is a contraceptive (birth control) skin to prevent pregnancy. It is a combination because it contains , estrogen . It does against (AIDS) and transmitted diseases.

How Taken

This method uses a 28-day (four-week) cycle. One is applied in place week. A new is applied for in a row (21 total days). You apply a patch fourth week (a one-week break). During -week break, you your . Every should be applied on the of the week; this will be your 'Patch '. Follow provider's instructions to start using Ortho Evra back-up contraception is needed temporarily. Clean the area of skin patch will be applied. The be placed on the buttock, abdomen, upper , or upper torso in a place where it won't be rubbed by tight clothing. Never patch on the breasts. To avoid , apply patch to a different place on the skin. Do not patches to skin red, irritated or cut. Do not , oils, powder, or makeup on the you a patch or near a patch wearing. It may patch to become loose. If a patch , it can be removed and a new be applied to a new the next 'Patch '. Only should be worn at a time.

Warnings/Precautions

The with using Ortho Evra if you: smoke, have pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, have or have disorders, heart attack, stroke, chest pain (angina pectoris), and cancer of the breast or reproductive organs, jaundice, or malignant or benign . Ortho be less effective in women than . (90 kg). Do not use Ortho Evra talking to your doctor if you than . (90 kg). Ortho Evra is in the category X. This Ortho Evra is known to cause in an unborn baby. Do not use Ortho Evra if you . Ortho decrease and effects on milk composition. Do not use Ortho Evra talking to your doctor if you -feeding a baby.

Missed Dose

If you forget to change :
-at the start of any ,
Week one (Day 1): If you forget to apply , YOU PREGNANT – you back-up contraception week. Apply patch of your as soon as you remember. You a new Day Day 1.
-in the middle of your ,
Week two or week three: If you forget to change for one or two days, apply a new patch as soon as you remember. Apply patch on your Change Day. No back-up contraception is needed.
Week two or week three: If you forget to change for two days, YOU PREGNANT start a new cycle as soon as you remember by putting on a new patch. You a different Day and a new Day 1. You back-up contraception first week of your .
-at the end of your ,
Week four: If you forget to remove , take it off as soon as you remember. Start cycle on your Change day 28. No back-up contraception is needed.
-at the start of your cycle,
Day 1 (week one): If you forget to apply , YOU PREGNANT. Apply patch of your as soon as you remember. You a new Day Day. You back-up contraception first week of your .

Possible Side Effects

Some effects hormonal Ortho :
-breast enlargement
-headache
-nausea
-menstrual changes
-abdominal bloating
-vaginal discharge.

Storage

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). Store patches in their . Apply removal protective pouch. Do not store in the refrigerator or freezer. Used contain hormones. Each be carefully folded in half so that it sticks to itself disposing of it in the trash. Used not be flushed toilet.

Overdose

Ortho Evra is unlikely to cause an overdose patch releases a steady amount of the hormones. Do not than at a time. Serious have reported children large doses of oral contraceptives. Over cause vomiting. Vaginal occur in females. In case of over dosage, contact care professional or pharmacist.

More Information

Your professional a medical history Ortho will . You should be reexamined at least once a year. Be sure to inform care professional if there is a family history of any of the previously in this leaflet. Be sure to keep with care professional, because this is a time to determine if there signs of side effects of hormonal . Do not drug condition the which it was prescribed. This been for you; do not give it to others want . If you information about Ortho Evra, ask care professional or pharmacist.

Disclaimer

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