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Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol (Oral Route)
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Description
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol combination is used as an oral contraceptive. Oral contraceptives are known also as the Pill, OCs, BCs, BC tablets, or birth control pills. This medicine usually contains two types of hormones, estrogens and progestins and, when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization is prevented. Although oral contraceptives have other effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, this is the main action.
This medicine is also used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Patients with PMDD may experience severe emotional and physical symptoms 10 to 14 days before their menstrual flow starts .
No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Discuss with your health care professional your options for birth control .
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol combination is also used to treat acne in women at least 14 years of age, who have already started menstruating and choose to use a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy .
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet
