Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol

Yasmin belongs to a class of medicines known as oral contraceptives.

Yasmin is used to prevent pregnancy.

Women who use Yasmin should not smoke.

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious heart problems associated with use of Yasmin.

Women who are older than 35 years old have a greater risk.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Use Yasmin exactly as directed.

If you need medical advice about the side effects of Yasmin, contact your health care provider, before you start on a course with Yasmin.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

If you have any questions about Yasmin, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C / 59-86 degrees F, away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

depression
fibroids
gallbladder disease
heart/circulation problems
high blood pressure
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated by a health care professional
kidney disease
liver disease
menstrual problems
migraine headaches
jaundice
stroke
tobacco smoker
blood clots
high potassium level
blood sugar problems
adrenal gland disease
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
cancer of the breast/cervix/ovary/uterus/vagina