Drospirenone
Drospirenone is a progestogen used for contraception, alone or combined with oestrogen. Product type determines missed-tablet rules, contraindications and blood-clot risk.
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Contraception
3/0.03mg
Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet for contraception. Gonadotropin feedback suppresses ovulation and the mucus thickens.
Key points
- Progestogen-only and oestrogen-containing drospirenone products are not interchangeable.
- Kidney, liver or adrenal disease and medicines that raise potassium require review.
- Chest pain, sudden breathlessness, one-sided leg swelling or stroke signs needs emergency care.
Listings are for comparison only. Suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, stock, destination rules and prescription requirements.
What Drospirenone is used for
Drospirenone products prevent pregnancy. Some combined products may also be used for selected hormone-related acne. They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
Important safety checks
Possible pregnancy, unexplained bleeding, migraine, clot history, smoking, cardiovascular risk and medicines affecting potassium or contraceptive metabolism require review according to the product. Follow the specific missed-tablet, vomiting and diarrhoea instructions.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for chest pain, sudden breathlessness, coughing blood, one-sided leg pain or swelling, a sudden severe headache, new weakness or speech difficulty, fainting or a sustained irregular heartbeat.