Why is Ortho Evra patch being discontinued?

Why is Ortho Evra patch being discontinued?

Ortho Evra was discontinued in the U.S. after the FDA approved Xulane, a generic hormonal birth control patch, in 2014. Xulane delivers the same high levels of estrogen as the Ortho Evra patch. Like the Ortho Evra patch, Xulane’s label has a boxed warning of potential side effects.

What are the ingredients in Ortho Evra?

The middle layer contains polyisobutylene/polybutene adhesive, crospovidone, non-woven polyester fabric and lauryl lactate as inactive components. The active components in this layer are the hormones, norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol.

Does birth control patch cause bloating?

Like many other common side effects, abdominal pain occurs because of the hormones in the birth control patch. The combination of ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin can cause you to feel bloated, putting pressure on your abdomen, and even directly contribute to cramps.

What is the generic for Ortho Evra?

Xulane: Newly Approved Generic Ortho Evra Patch.

Is Ortho Evra patch safe?

The transdermal contraceptive patch is a safe and convenient birth control method that works really well if you always use it correctly. You wear the patch on certain parts of your body, and it releases hormones through your skin that prevent pregnancy. The patch has lots of other health benefits, too.

Can I get pregnant on my patch free week?

If you’ve been using the birth control patch correctly (and it sounds like you are), you’re protected. As long as you put the new patch on after your “off week” (the week you don’t wear one), you’re protected from pregnancy – even during your “off week” and during your period.

Does the patch cause weight gain?

Does the patch make you gain weight? Nope! Birth control patch weight gain isn’t a common side effect. There’s lots of research on the hormones in the birth control patch, and studies show these hormones don’t usually cause weight gain or weight loss.

What are the side effects of the patch?

Side effects of the birth control patch may include:

• An increased risk of blood-clotting problems, heart attack, stroke, liver cancer, gallbladder disease and high blood pressure.
• Breakthrough bleeding or spotting.
• Skin irritation.
• Breast tenderness or pain.
• Menstrual pain.
• Headaches.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Abdominal pain.

Does Evra patch make you gain weight?

Many women have reported gaining weight after starting to use the Ortho Evra birth control patch. Women say that they have gained anywhere from 10 to 30 pounds while using the Ortho Evra patch.

How long after stopping the patch can you get pregnant?

How soon you can become pregnant after stopping it. After you stop using the patch, you can get pregnant within 1 to 2 weeks. Your chances of becoming pregnant are the same as other women your age.

Does the patch make you gain weight?

What happens if you don’t get your period on patch free week?

If you want to stop having periods or skip a period, you can skip your patch-free week, and start a new pack of patches. There’s nothing dangerous or harmful about using the patch to skip your period.