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Yasmin

Yasmin generic name: Zarah, Ocella, Jasmiel, Drospirenone-Ethinyl Estradiol, Syeda, Nikki, Lo-Zumandimine, Zumandimine, Loryna, Vestura

What is Yasmin used for?

This medication is a combination of 2 hormones: an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).

CHEMICAL NAME

Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone (ETH-in-il ess-tra-DYE-ole/droh-SPYE-re-none)

DRUG TYPE

Contraceptives

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Yasmin Frequently Asked Questions

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

Do not share this medication with others.

Regular complete physical exams which include lab and/or medical tests (such as potassium blood level, blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, Pap smear) should be done while you are taking this medication. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your breasts, and report any lumps right away. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

Yasmin Dosage and Form Information

Tablet