Ortho-Cept

Ortho-Cept is a brand name of desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

ORTHO-CEPT (desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol - tablet; oral-28)

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  Manufacturer: JANSSEN PHARMS
  
  Approval date: December 14, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 0.15MG;0.03MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Ortho-Cept been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Ortho-Cept:

DESOGEN (desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol tablet; oral-28)

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  Manufacturer: ORGANON USA INC
  
  Approval date: December 10, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 0.15MG;0.03MG ^[AB]

DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol tablet; oral-28)

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  Manufacturer: DURAMED PHARMS BARR
  
  Approval date: August 12, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 0.15MG;0.03MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: July 29, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 0.15MG;0.03MG ^[AB]

EMOQUETTE (desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol tablet; oral-28)

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  Manufacturer: VINTAGE
  
  Approval date: February 25, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 0.15MG;0.03MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Ortho-Cept. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Ortho-Cept.

See also...

• Ortho-Cept Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ortho-Cept Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)