Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Drospirenone · Ethinylestradiol
Designed to support pregnancy prevention, formulated to target hormonal cycles and to support reproductive health management.
- 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.
Prescription rules on Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets vary by country.
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets details
- 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
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- 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
Designed to support pregnancy prevention, formulated to target hormonal cycles and to support reproductive health management.
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.
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
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
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets are registered across 14 markets, including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. As one of the most ordered contraceptive medications across the region, this is available for delivery to these locations. 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.