PRODUCT DETAILS
Composition:
Each tablet contains:
· Drospirenone 3 mg
· Ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg
Uses / Indication:
· Oral contraception (prevention of pregnancy)
· Regulation of menstrual cycle
· May help reduce premenstrual symptoms (PMS)
· May improve acne in some women
Directions of Use:
· Take 1 tablet daily for 21 consecutive days, preferably at the same time each day.
· Follow with a 7-day tablet-free interval, during which withdrawal bleeding occurs.
· Start the next pack after the 7-day break even if bleeding has not stopped.
Side Effects:
· Nausea
· Headache
· Breast tenderness
· Mood changes
· Irregular bleeding or spotting
· Weight changes
· Rare but serious: blood clots (thrombosis)
Warning / Interaction, Caution:
· Not recommended for women with history of blood clots, stroke, severe liver disease, or breast cancer.
· Smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially in women over 35 years.
· Some medicines may reduce effectiveness (e.g., certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, rifampicin, and herbal products like St John’s Wort).
· Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
· Take missed pills according to instructions to maintain contraceptive protection.