Yaz
Ethinylestradiol · Drospirenone
Formulated to alleviate hormonal acne and symptoms of PMDD to support pregnancy prevention and target cycle regularity.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Contraception · Skin Care
- Active ingredients
- Ethinylestradiol · Drospirenone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.02mg + 3mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Yaz, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Yaz vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Yaz details
- Conditions
- Contraception · Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone
- Therapeutic class
- Estrogen-Progestin Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Oral Contraceptive
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; mood changes; irregular cycle bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–7 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Phenytoin; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for females from menarche to menopause.
Contraindications
deep vein thrombosis history; renal impairment; adrenal insufficiency; smoking over thirty-five years of age
Serious side effects
deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate hormonal acne and symptoms of PMDD to support pregnancy prevention and target cycle regularity.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses ovulation by blocking FSH and LH, altering endometrial texture and thickening cervical mucus.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: May decrease milk volume.
What you will receive
Yaz is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bayer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ethinylestradiol / Drospirenone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.