Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Trintellix

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Estarylla, Femynor, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri-Lo-Marzia>, TriNessa, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec 28

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a combination birth control pill containing the female hormones ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate. These hormones prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary).

Ortho Tri-Cyclen 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 Tri-Cyclen is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is also used to treat moderate acne vulgaris in females who are at least 15 years old. This medicine should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control.

• Generic Name: vortioxetine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Trintellix, Brintellix

Trintellix (vortioxetine) is a precription medicine that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced.

Trintellix is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Trintellix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.