About Yasmin Tablets
Combined hormonal contraceptive
Used for
- Prevents pregnancy
- May improve acne in some people
Usual adult dose
One tablet daily for 21 days, followed by 7 tablet-free days; follow the pack instructions.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Irregular bleeding or mood changes
Important warnings
- Rarely causes blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
- Smoking increases serious cardiovascular risks, especially after age 35.
- Not suitable for some people with clotting disorders, migraine with aura, or severe liver disease.
- Drospirenone can raise potassium; caution with kidney or adrenal disease and certain medicines.
Pregnancy
Not for use during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, particularly soon after birth; suitability depends on timing and circumstances.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines, rifampin, and St John’s wort may reduce contraceptive effectiveness.
- Potassium-raising medicines can increase blood potassium.
- Some HIV or hepatitis C medicines may alter hormone 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.