Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Drospirenone · Ethinylestradiol
Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet for contraception. Gonadotropin feedback suppresses ovulation and the mucus thickens.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Drospirenone · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 3/0.03mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets on your behalf.
- Condition
- Contraception
- Alternative names
- Yasmin; Yaz
- Therapeutic class
- Combined oral contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
- Progestogen and oestrogen
- Known off-label uses
- acne; premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Contraindications
- history of blood clots; uncontrolled hypertension; breast cancer
- Precautions and warnings
- increased risk of venous thromboembolism; monitor blood pressure; stop smoking
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- weight fluctuation; mood swings; unscheduled bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 7–14 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- st. john's wort; carbamazepine; rifampicin
- Age restrictions
- Suitable for women of reproductive age.
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet for contraception. Gonadotropin feedback suppresses ovulation and the mucus thickens.
Mechanism of action
The combination acts primarly by suppressing ovulation through feedback inhibition of gonadotropins, while also altering cervical mucus and the endometrium to prevent fertilisation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; stop immediately if pregnancy occurs. Breastfeeding: May reduce milk volume.
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets combine the active ingredients Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol, which are widely relied upon for contraception. This formulation is often recognised under the brands Yasmin and Yaz. This medication is typically supplied as a tablet in the 3/0.03mg strength.
Buying Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets online
Choosing generic versions of Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol is often far more affordable than the original brand, offering practical access for expats and those located far from a well-stocked pharmacy.
What you will receive
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Drospirenone / Ethinylestradiol, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions, at the same dose, by regulatory standard.