Why do some packages of Ortho Cyclen have green pills?
A package with green pills is a 28-day regimen. The green pills contain no active ingredient, but are intended to help you take your pills correctly. Take the green pills after all the other pills have been taken, as a reminder to continue onto your next pack of pills. Your ORTHO DIALPAK® Tablet Dispenser is labeled with the days of the week, so you’ll know exactly which pill to take each day. If your package contains green pills, be sure you take a pill every day at approximately the same time. Once you have taken the last green pill, begin a new cycle of pills. How does Ortho Cyclen work? Birth control pills, including Ortho Cyclen, work by preventing ovulation, which means your egg is not released and, therefore, can’t be fertilized by sperm. The pill also causes your cervical mucus to become thick, making it difficult for sperm to enter your uterus. You can feel very confident that your pill is working to prevent pregnancy. In addition to preventing pregnancy, are there other benef
