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.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Supply depends on stock and destination rules; ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you.
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.
Further reading
What is drospirenone used for?
Drospirenone products prevent pregnancy. Some combined products are also used for certain hormone-related acne. They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
How does drospirenone work?
Combined pills containing drospirenone suppress the release of gonadotropins, which prevents ovulation. They also alter cervical mucus to make it harder for sperm to get through.
What drospirenone products does SGMeds list?
Products containing drospirenone on SGMeds include Yasmin and Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets. Compare their forms, strengths and pack sizes.
How long does drospirenone take to work?
Drospirenone can take 7 days to start working.
What are the side effects of drospirenone?
Common side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, headache and mood swings. Weight changes, high blood pressure (hypertension) and a lower sex drive can also occur. Serious side effects include blood clots in the veins, stroke and heart attack, which need immediate medical attention.
Who should not take drospirenone?
Do not use it if you have had a blood clot, or have severe liver problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe diabetes or are pregnant. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is suitable for you.
What does drospirenone cost in Singapore dollars?
Each product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I buy drospirenone over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order drospirenone: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver drospirenone to Singapore?
Yes. Parcels go to Singapore and Malaysia by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).
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