Take the 2 missed pills as soon as possible and the next 2 pills the next day.
Then continue to take 1 pill every day until you finish the pack.
Use a non-hormonal birth control method (such as a condom and spermicide) as a back-up if you have sex during the first 7 days after missing your pills.
If you miss 2 pills in a row in Week 3, or you miss 3 or more pills in a row during Weeks 1, 2, or 3 of the pack, follow these steps:

If you are a Day 1 Starter:
Throw out the rest of the pill pack and start a new pack that same day.
You may not have your period this month but this is expected. However, if you miss your period 2 months in a row, call your healthcare provider because you might be pregnant.
You could become pregnant if you have sex during the first 7 days after you restart your pills. You MUST use a non-hormonal birth control method (such as a condom and spermicide) as a back-up if you have sex during the first 7 days after you restart your pills.
If you are a Sunday Starter:
Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day.
Use a non-hormonal birth control method (such as a condom and spermicide) as a back-up if you have sex during the first 7 days after you restart your pills.
If you have any questions or are unsure about the information in this leaflet, call your healthcare provider.
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Mfd. by:

Janssen Ortho, LLC

Manati, Puerto Rico 00674

Mfd. for:

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Titusville, New Jersey 08560

© Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1998

This Patient Information and Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Revised February 2016

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Kit Carton

28
day

NDC 50458-191-15

ORTHO
TRI~CYCLEN®
(norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol)

Each white tablet contains 0.180 mg
norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinyl
estradiol. Each light blue tablet contains
0.215 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg
ethinyl estradiol. Each blue tablet
contains 0.250 mg norgestimate and
0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol. Each green
tablet contains inert ingredients.

Rx only.

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to
15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Keep out of reach of children. Protect from light.

Contains: 6 Dialpak®
Tablet Dispensers
and 6 Refills

janssen

Mfd. by:
Janssen Ortho, LLC
Manati, Puerto Rico 00674

Mfd. for:
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Titusville, New Jersey 08560

© Janssen 1998

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - ORTHO-CYCLEN Kit Carton

28
day

NDC 50458-197-15

ORTHO~
CYCLEN®
(norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol)

Each blue tablet contains 0.250 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinyl
estradiol. Each green tablet contains inert ingredients.

Rx only.

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Keep out of the reach of children. Protect from light.

janssen

Contains: 6 Dialpak®
Tablet Dispensers
and 6 Refills

Mfd