Tag: Norgestimate ethinyl estradiol

According to Drugs.com, there are over a dozen different brands for the generic version of Ortho Tri-Cyclen. The generic name for Ortho Tri-Cyclen is **norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol**, a combination oral contraceptive that is also approved for treating acne.

As of September 2025, the combined monophasic oral contraceptive Sprintec is not discontinued and remains widely available from its manufacturer, Teva Pharmaceuticals. The widespread confusion about its status stems from a 2024 recall and prior shortages related to its triphasic sibling, Tri-Lo-Sprintec.