Yasmin Drospirenone 3mg / Ethinylestradiol 0.03mg Tablets - 63 Tablets

Yasmin contains drospirenone 3mg and ethinylestradiol 0.03mg per tablet for oral contraception, with 63 tablets sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK) only after clinical approval.

Key facts

Who it is for

• Adult women for whom the clinician confirms that Yasmin is clinically appropriate for oral contraception.

Not suitable for: Do not use without clinical approval. Suitability requires review of pregnancy, blood pressure, smoking, migraine, clot history, liver and kidney health and other medicines.

How to use

1. Complete the clinical consultation and read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).
2. Take one tablet at the same time each day for 21 consecutive days, in the marked order.
3. Then take a 7-day tablet-free interval and start the next strip on day 8.
4. Follow the PIL immediately if a tablet is missed.

Frequently asked questions

What does each tablet contain?

Each tablet contains drospirenone 3mg and ethinylestradiol 0.03mg.

How many tablets are included?

The pack contains 63 tablets in 3 strips of 21.

Does Yasmin protect against sexually transmitted infections?

No. Condoms are still needed to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

Is a consultation required?

Yes. Yasmin is a prescription-only medicine and supply requires clinical approval.

Safety and storage

• Use only for the person and regimen approved after consultation.
• Seek emergency help for possible blood-clot symptoms such as sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache or painful leg swelling.
• Keep in the original packaging and out of the sight and reach of children.
• Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

This page provides factual information about a prescription-only medicine and is not an advertisement to the public. Supply requires clinical approval.