About drospinenone + ethinylestradiol + levomefolate calcium
Combined hormonal contraceptive with folate
Used for
- Prevents pregnancy
- Provides folate supplementation before conception
Usual adult dose
Take one tablet daily for 28 days, following the pack order; start the next pack immediately.
Common side effects
- Headache or migraine
- Nausea, abdominal pain, or breast tenderness
- Mood changes
- Irregular bleeding or spotting
Important warnings
- Can cause rare but serious blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
- Avoid with a history of blood clots, certain cancers, or severe liver disease.
- Smoking increases serious cardiovascular risks, especially after age 35.
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; discontinue if pregnancy is confirmed. The folate component supports supplementation before conception.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, particularly soon after birth; estrogen-containing contraception is generally avoided early postpartum.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines, rifampin, and St. John’s wort can reduce contraceptive effectiveness.
- Certain hepatitis C medicines may cause serious interactions.
- Potassium-raising medicines can increase blood potassium; monitoring may be needed.
- May affect levels of lamotrigine and some other medicines.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.