Yasmin 28 - Ethinyl Estradiol/drospirenone - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Yasmin 28.
• Yasmin 28
• ETH-in-il ess-tra-DYE-ole/droh-SPYE-re-none

Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used to regulate your menstrual cycle.

Read Before Using Yasmin 28 (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, bleeding between menstrual periods (spotting), weight gain, acne, stomach cramps, rash, swelling or bloating, skin spots, breast tenderness, or difficulty wearing contact lenses may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth once daily, or as directed by your doctor.
• The manufacturer recommends that you take this product after your evening meal or at bedtime to help you remember to take it and to minimize any stomach upset or nausea you may have.
• You may, however, choose to take this medication at another time of the day instead.
• No matter what dosing schedule you use, it is important to take this medication at the same time each day.
• It is recommended to start taking this medication on the first day of your period (menstrual cycle).
• If it is not possible to start this treatment at the start of your period, consult the product information and/or your doctor or pharmacist for proper instructions.
• It is recommended that you use an alternative method of birth control during the first week of taking this medication until the full benefit of this drug takes effect.

Warning

• Smoking cigarettes while using this medication increases your chance of having heart problems.
• Do not smoke while using this medication.
• The risk of heart problems increases with age (in women greater than 35 years of age) and with frequent smoking (15 cigarettes per day or greater).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Yasmin 28 Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Medicinal Applications

• This combination medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
• This medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (for example, HIV, gonorrhea).

Yasmin 28 Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, potassium levels, breast exams, pelvic exams) may be performed to monitor for potential side effects to this medication.
• A manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be dispensed with each prescription.
• Read the information carefully; if any of the information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, take the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule; this may mean taking two tablets in one day.
• If you miss two or more doses in a row, use an alternate birth control method (for example, condoms, spermicides) for at least 7 days and consult the product information or your doctor for a new dosing schedule.