About drosperinone + ehtinylestradiol
Combined hormonal contraceptive
Used for
- Prevents pregnancy
- May improve acne
- May help premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Usual adult dose
Take one tablet daily for 24 days, then inactive tablets for 4 days; follow the pack instructions.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Spotting or irregular bleeding
Important warnings
- Can cause rare but serious blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
- Avoid with certain migraine, clotting, liver, or hormone-sensitive conditions.
- Smoking increases serious cardiovascular risks, especially after age 35.
- Drospirenone can raise potassium; risk increases with some medicines.
Pregnancy
Not for use during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, especially soon after birth; discuss timing with a clinician.
Interactions
- Some seizure, tuberculosis, and HIV medicines can reduce contraceptive effectiveness.
- St John's wort can reduce effectiveness.
- Potassium-raising medicines may increase blood potassium.
- May affect levels of lamotrigine and 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.