What type of birth control is Tri-Sprintec?
Tri-Sprintec® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate, USP and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol, USP.
Why are the Tri-Sprintec pills different colors?
Many 28-tablet packets have certain color tablets that contain different amounts of estrogen and progestin, but also may have other color tablets which contain an inactive ingredient or a folate supplement. If you have a 91-day tablet packet, take 1 tablet daily for 91 days.
How long does it take for Tri-Sprintec to be effective?
If you start taking the pill within five days of the start of your period, pill protection begins immediately. If you start taking it at any other time during your menstrual cycle, pill protection begins one week later.
Can you skip periods on Tri-Sprintec?
It’s fine to skip your “period” on the combined hormonal birth control pill. If you choose to skip your “period” continually, side effects can include breakthrough bleeding. Your uterus won’t get “backed up” Make sure you know which kind of pill you have—monophasic or multiphasic—before skipping.
What are the chances of getting pregnant on Tri-Sprintec?
In four clinical trials with Tri-Sprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP), a total of 4,756 subjects completed 45,244 cycles, and the use-efficacy pregnancy rate was approximately 1 pregnancy per 100 women-years.
Are all blue pills in Tri-Sprintec the same?
Tri-Sprintec active tablets are gray (Day 1 to Day 7), light blue (Day 8 to Day 15) and blue (Day 16 to Day 21). Tri-Sprintec has white inactive tablets (Day 22 to Day 28).
Do you ovulate on Tri-Sprintec?
Tri-Sprintec works to prevent pregnancy in three main ways. First, the hormones contained in the medication work to prevent the body from fully developing and releasing an egg each month, which is a process called ovulation.
Is Sprintec a good birth control?
Sprintec has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 997 ratings for the treatment of Birth Control. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.
What happens if you don’t get your period during the placebo pills?
Am I Pregnant If I Haven’t Had A Period During The Week Of Placebo? Women should not worry if they are not getting their period during the placebo week if they are using a birth control pill. This is quite normal if women take the pill every day.
What is in Sprintec white pills?
Sprintec® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate, USP and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol, USP.