About drospirenone
Progestin-only oral contraceptive
Used for
Usual adult dose
One 4 mg tablet daily, continuously, following the pack instructions.
Common side effects
- Irregular bleeding or spotting
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Acne or mood changes
Important warnings
- May increase potassium; caution with kidney, liver, or adrenal disease.
- Seek urgent care for symptoms of a blood clot or severe allergic reaction.
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
- Vomiting or severe diarrhea may reduce contraceptive protection.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; discontinue if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding; drospirenone passes into breast milk in small amounts.
Interactions
- Potassium-raising medicines, including some blood pressure drugs and potassium supplements.
- Enzyme-inducing medicines, such as rifampin or certain seizure medicines, may reduce effectiveness.
- Some antifungals and antibiotics can affect drospirenone levels.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.