Yaz 0.02mg/3mg tablet

Product Information

Product Name

Yaz 0.02mg/3mg tablet

Product Description

Brand

Bayer

Prescription

Required

Uses

Contraception Contraceptive

Composition

Yaz 0.02mg/3mg tablet is composed of Ethinyloestradiol (0.02mg) Drospirenone (3mg)

Pack Size

1x28's tablet

Expert Advice

Consult your doctor if you’re taking another medicine with it.

If any of the side effect worsen, consult your doctor immediately.

Use this medicine as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Primary Uses

Contraception

Indications

This medicine is used in preventing pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using it for further advice.

Side Effects

Some patients taking this medicine might experience infertility on continuous use, and irregular or prolonged or heavy vaginal bleeding during the first 2 or 3 cycles. If you experience any of these symptoms please consult your doctor.

Warnings

Pregnancy

These medicines should not be used by pregnant women. Less information is available however and a healthcare provider should be contacted for further details.

Lactation

Females using this as a contraceptive should wait 6 weeks postpartum (after childbirth) if lactating as it may reduce the milk production slightly. Use the lowest dose and contact your healthcare provider for further details.

Precautions

Patients with undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding , severe depression and diabetes should be cautioned if using this medication. Females using this as a contraceptive should wait 6 weeks postpartum (after childbirth ) if lactating as it can reduce the milk production slightly. Contact your healthcare provider for more details and inform them of your complete medical history and diseases.

Patients allergic to this medication or to any other medications should also inform their doctors .

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in pregnant females as well as those patients who have hormone dependent cancer or are undergoing any type of diagnosis or therapy. A healthcare professional should be consulted for further details.

FAQS

is it safe for me to take painkillers while on this medication?

There have been no known issues in patients taking painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol while taking this medication. However, consult your doctor before

Will this medication affect my mood?

Some patients may experience depressed mood and mood swings.

Does this medication make breasts bigger?

The level of hormones increases in patients who are taking this medication. These hormones can generate temporary increase in breast size.

Will this medication affect my periods?

Yes, this medication can affect your menstrual cycle. Some women may experience lighter bleeding and others may skip their cycles entirely.

Can I use this medication after the date of expiry?

Like any other medication, this medication should be discarded after the given date of expiry.

is it safe for me to take painkillers while on this medication?

There have been no known issues in patients taking painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetemol while taking this medication. However, consult your doctor before

Will this medication affect my mood?

Some patients may experience depressed mood and mood swings.

Does this medication make breasts bigger?

The level of hormones increases in patients who are taking this medication. These hormones can generate temporary increase in breast size.

Will this medication affect my periods?

Yes, this medication can affect your menstrual cycle. Some women may experience lighter bleeding and others may skip their cycles entirely.

Can I use this medication after the date of expiry?

Like any other medication, this medication should be discarded after the given date of expiry.