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Tri-Lo Sprintec oral contraceptive available

July 01, 2009

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Tri-Lo Sprintec (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol tablets, from Teva), a generic version of Ortho-McNeil Janssen's oral contraceptive, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, has received FDA approval. The product has been made available by Teva.

For more information call (888) 838-2872 or visit www.tevausa.com.

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