Ormi-Ride Tablet

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Ormi-Ride Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill. It helps to prevent pregnancy as it does not allow implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

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Last updated on 08 May 2026 | 03:58 PM (IST)

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Product introduction

In higher doses, Ormi-Ride Tablet is also used to control abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who have not attained menopause (end of the monthly menstrual period). This medicine is only taken once a week, either with or without food. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor is the right person to decide the exact dose, hence follow your doctor's advice.

It is a non-hormonal medicine with very minimal side effects but in some cases, it may cause irregularity in your menstrual cycle. If this bothers you or appears serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing this. Before taking this medicine let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Ormi-Ride Tablet

Contraception

Benefits of Ormi-Ride Tablet

Contraception
Ormi-Ride Tablet is a non-hormonal oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. It works by altering the lining of the uterus, making it less suitable for implantation. Taken once or twice a week as advised, it offers a convenient and effective option for contraception with minimal hormonal side effects.

How to use Ormi-Ride Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ormi-Ride Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Ormi-Ride Tablet works

Ormi-Ride Tablet is a birth control pill. It acts by preventing the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

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Quick tips

Ormi-Ride Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive pill. Being a non-hormonal medicine, it has minimal side effects as compared to other hormonal birth control medicines.
It is also used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Ormi-Ride Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.
It is good for women who want an effective, reversible method of contraception (family planning) but not hormonal pills.
Ormi-Ride Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users and usually in the first three months.
The first pill should be taken on the first day of the period and the second pill three days later. Follow this for the first three months. Starting from the fourth month, take it once a week on the first pill day.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ormi-Ride Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Ormi-Ride Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Ormi-Ride Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ormi-Ride Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ormi-Ride Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Ormi-Ride Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ormi-Ride with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Lorlatinib (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lorlatinib with Centchroman. Lorlatinib may reduce blood levels of Centchroman.

Moderate

Mifepristone (Oral Route)

In case of Cushing's syndrome, your doctor may recommend you to use non-hormonal forms of contraception like, condoms during treatment and for 1 month after stopping Centchroman. Mifepristone may reduce efficacy of Centchroman.

Moderate

Tizanidine (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation, faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Tizanidine accordingly. Centchroman may raise blood levels of Tizanidine.

Moderate

Dabrafenib (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Dabrafenib may reduce efficacy of Centchroman.

Moderate

Cabozantinib (Oral Route)

It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treatment closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Use barrier methods (like condoms) for contraception to reduce the risk of HIV infection. Cabozantinib may reduce efficacy of Centchroman.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ormi-Ride Tablet and for what it is used for?

Ormi-Ride Tablet contains a non-hormonal medicine, i.e. Centchroman/Ormeloxifene. It is used as an oral contraceptive medicine. It may also be used in the treatment of uterine bleeding.

How and in what dose should I take Ormi-Ride Tablet?

You should take Ormi-Ride Tablet, as advised by your doctor. However, for contraception, you are required to take two tablets a week for the first 12 weeks ( for e.g. on Sunday and Wednesday), and then one tablet a week. It is also advisable to use condom, in addition to taking Ormi-Ride Tablet, for the period of the first 8 weeks of use.

I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Ormi-Ride Tablet safe for me?

Yes, Ormi-Ride Tablet is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it is a non-hormonal and non-steroidal medicine.

If I become pregnant while on Ormi-Ride Tablet, will my fetus be harmed?

Such a situation is called method failure where contraception fails to prevent pregnancy. In case you conceive even after taking Ormi-Ride Tablet, there is nothing to worry about. This medicine does not cause abnormalities in the fetus and the baby has normal growth and development. However, stop taking this medicine as soon as you get to know about your pregnancy.

Does Ormi-Ride Tablet cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?

No, Ormi-Ride Tablet does not cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia.

What if I miss my pill?

Take the missed pill as soon as you remember. If the pill is missed by 1 or more days but less than 7 days, follow the regular schedule and use an alternate method (e.g. condoms) till the next period. If the pill is missed by more than 7 days, restart the schedule like a new user.

What are the common side effects of taking Ormi-Ride Tablet?

As per the clinical studies conducted so far in women of reproductive age groups, Ormi-Ride Tablet (Centchroman or Ormeloxifene) has been found to be safe and free from the common side effects of hormonal birth control pills. If any new sign or symptom bothers you while taking Ormi-Ride Tablet, please consult with your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

7- o- methylated isoflavonoids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)- Contraceptives

References

Lal J, Nitynand S, Asthana OP, Nagaraja NV, et al. Optimization of Contraceptive Dosage Regimen of Centchroman. Contraception. 2001;63(1):47-51. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Gandotra N, Sharma P, Sharma A, et al. The role of Sevista (ormeloxifene) in the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017;6(1):219-22. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
World's first non-steroidal birth control pill. Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

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Product introduction

Uses of Ormi-Ride Tablet

Benefits of Ormi-Ride Tablet

How to use Ormi-Ride Tablet

How Ormi-Ride Tablet works

All substitutes for Ormi-Ride Tablet

Novex DS Tablet

Sevista Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Lorlatinib (Oral Route)

Mifepristone (Oral Route)

Tizanidine (Oral Route)

Dabrafenib (Oral Route)

Cabozantinib (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Ormi-Ride Tablet and for what it is used for?

How and in what dose should I take Ormi-Ride Tablet?

I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Ormi-Ride Tablet safe for me?

If I become pregnant while on Ormi-Ride Tablet, will my fetus be harmed?

Does Ormi-Ride Tablet cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?

What if I miss my pill?

What are the common side effects of taking Ormi-Ride Tablet?

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Habit Forming

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