Medicine Overview

Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Contraception
Dose: Tablet – 1 active tablet (3 mg drospirenone/0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol)
Frequency: once daily
Duration: for 21 days
Note: followed by 1 inert tablet by mouth once daily for 7 days
Indication: Contraception
Dose: Tablet – 1 active tablet (3 mg drospirenone/0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol)
Frequency: once daily
Duration: for 24 days
Note: followed by 1 inert tablet by mouth once daily for 4 days

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Contraception
Age: less than 14 years
Dose: Not established
Note: Safety and efficacy not established
Indication: Contraception
Age: greater than 14 years
Dose: Same dosing as adult
Note: Same dosing as adult

Renal Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment: Creatinine Clearance (ml/min) less than 50
Dose: Not specified – Not specified
Note: Avoid use.
Administration
  • Take with or without food
  • Take at same time each day
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
ACE Inhibitors (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril), Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, Aldosterone antagonists, Potassium salts, NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac)
Increased risk of hyperkalaemia
Aminoglutethimide
May increase hepatic metabolism of progestins

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Undiagnosed Abnormal Genital Bleeding
Risk of masking serious underlying condition
Renal Insufficiency
Can lead to dangerous potassium retention

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30°C. Store all drugs properly and keep them out of reach of children.

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