About drospirenone + ethinylestradiol
Combined oral contraceptive
Used for
- Prevents pregnancy
- May improve acne and menstrual symptoms
Usual adult dose
One tablet once daily for 21 days, followed by 7 tablet-free days; follow the pack instructions.
Common side effects
- Nausea, headache, or breast tenderness
- Spotting or changes in bleeding
- Mood changes
- Raised blood pressure
Important warnings
- Rarely increases blood-clot, stroke, or heart-attack risk
- Avoid with migraine with aura or a history of blood clots
- Smoking increases serious cardiovascular risks, especially after age 35
- Not suitable with some liver, kidney, or adrenal disorders
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, particularly soon after birth; suitability depends on timing and individual circumstances.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines and rifampicin can reduce contraceptive effectiveness
- St John’s wort can reduce effectiveness
- Some medicines can increase potassium; drospirenone may raise potassium further
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.