Description: Triphasil contains a combination of hormones that is used to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). The pills contain a form of estrogen and a form of progesterone, which are both female hormones involved in conception.

Product Description

Triphasil Use

Triphasil is a progestin (levonorgestrel) and estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) combination birth control pill used for the prevention of pregnancy.

How Triphasil works

The ingredients of the medication work by preventing ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and causing changes in the mucus of the cervix which make it difficult for sperm to penetrate and for an egg to implant.

How to take Triphasil

Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, then take 1 "reminder" pill daily for 7 days, and then begin the next pack

Triphasil precautions

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. Do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

What to tell your doctor

If you start a new medication while taking birth control pills, check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure that it will not reduce the effectiveness of the pills.

Triphasil side effects

Many women have spotting or light bleeding or may feel sick to their stomach during the first three months taking the pill.