CLASSIFICATION
Steroidal Antiandrogen
ACNE
No
WATER RETENTION
No
HBR
No
HEPATOTOXICITY
No
AROMATIZATION
No
MANUFACTURER
Bayer
WAREHOUSE
International Warehouse 2
SUBSTANCE
Drospirenone
,
Ethinyl Estradiol
,
Yasmin® is designed for women to help prevent pregnancy.
Instructions for Taking YasminTake one tablet orally at the same time each day. Skipping doses or taking them incorrectly can increase the chances of failure.
For optimal contraceptive effectiveness, Yasmin should be taken as instructed, following the sequence on the blister pack. If a pill is missed, it should be taken as soon as it is remembered.
How to Begin Taking YasminPatients should start taking Yasmin either on the first day of their menstrual period (referred to as Day 1 Start) or on the first Sunday following the beginning of their menstrual period (known as Sunday Start).
Potential Side EffectsThe labeling discusses several serious side effects associated with the use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs), including:
Commonly reported side effects among COC users include: