Yasmin
Drospirenone · Ethinylestradiol
Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, a combined oral contraceptive also listed for acne vulgaris. Gonadotropins are suppressed.
- 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 equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Yasmin on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Contraception · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- Eloine; Yaz
- Therapeutic class
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
- Progestogen and oestrogen
- Minor side effects
- nausea; breast tenderness; headache; mood swings
- Moderate side effects
- weight changes; hypertension; decreased libido
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 7 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in the original blister packaging.
- Drug interactions
- st. john's wort; rifampicin; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Suitable for adolescents and adults of reproductive age.
Contraindications
history of thrombosis; severe hepatic impairment; uncontrolled hypertension; severe diabetes mellitus; pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
increased risk of venous thromboembolism; regular blood pressure monitoring required; inform doctor if planning surgery
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, a combined oral contraceptive also listed for acne vulgaris. Gonadotropins are suppressed.
Mechanism of action
Yasmin combines a synthetic oestrogen and progestogen to suppress the release of gonadotropins, thereby preventing ovulation and altering cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use if pregnant. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as it may reduce milk production.
Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive, featuring the active ingredients drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. Used for both contraception and the management of acne vulgaris, it is also sold under brand names including Eloine and Yaz. The medication is provided in tablet form at a strength of 3/0.03mg.
Buying Yasmin online
Generic versions of the same drospirenone and ethinylestradiol ingredients, often manufactured in India, offer a more affordable alternative to the original brand. Such options help expats and patients across Asia maintain necessary health routines when far from a nearby pharmacy.
Do I get the original Yasmin?
No. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredients (drospirenone and ethinylestradiol) at the same strength, not the original Yasmin made by Bayer. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
What is Yasmin for?
Yasmin is used for contraception and common acne (acne vulgaris).
How much does Yasmin cost in Singapore?
Yasmin comes in a 3/0.03mg strength, in packs of 63 to 252 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →Which other brands contain drospirenone and ethinylestradiol?
Other brand names for drospirenone and ethinylestradiol include Eloine and Yaz. SGMeds also lists Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets with the same active ingredients.
What side effects does Yasmin have?
The most common side effects of drospirenone and ethinylestradiol are nausea, breast tenderness, headache and mood swings. Less common ones are weight changes, high blood pressure (hypertension) and decreased libido. Serious side effects include venous blood clots (thromboembolism), stroke and heart attack (myocardial infarction). Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
Which medicines interact with Yasmin?
Drospirenone and ethinylestradiol can interact with St John's wort, rifampicin and carbamazepine. Before you start Yasmin, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
When does Yasmin start to work?
Yasmin usually starts to work within 7 days. Timing differs from person to person.
Can I order Yasmin without a prescription?
Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Yasmin: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy Yasmin online in Singapore?
Yes, here on SGMeds: choose the strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Yasmin is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Yasmin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Drospirenone / Ethinylestradiol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.