Yasmin
Drospirenone · Ethinylestradiol
Indicated for hormonal contraception, formulated to inhibit ovulation and to support the management of acne by stabilizing androgen levels in women.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Drospirenone · Ethinylestradiol
- Supply
- OTC
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 3/0.03mg
Yasmin details
- 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
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Manufacturer
- 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
Indicated for hormonal contraception, formulated to inhibit ovulation and to support the management of acne by stabilizing androgen levels in women.
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Yasmin
Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive manufactured by Bayer, 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
Yasmin is registered across 14 markets, including the UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. 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. This product is one of the most ordered items on our platform for delivery.