Description yasmin is a highly effective and widely prescribed oral contraceptive pill, specifically designed to prevent pregnancy. When taken correctly, yasmin boasts an effectiveness rate of over 99% in preventing pregnancy. It is a reliable combined contraceptive pill that offers peace of mind. Yasmin can be taken in a variety of ways to suit individual preferences and lifestyles. Description directions most women choose to take 1 pill daily for 21 days, then have a 4 or 7 day break before starting the next pack. During this break you’re likely to have a withdrawal bleed. This is like a period but isn’t one. You can also take yasmin as follows, if directed by your doctor • tricycling take 1 pill daily for 9 weeks without a break. After 9 weeks 3 packs of pills take a 4 or 7 day break and then start the cycle again. • continuous use take 1 pill daily without a break. • flexible extended use take 1 pill daily for at least 21 days. If you get bleeding that’s unacceptable to you, take a 4 day break. On the 5th day, start taking the pill daily again and don’t have another break for at least 21 days. Directions warnings like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you get any side effects, particularly if severe and persistent, or have any change to your health that you think may be due to yasmin, please talk to your doctor. An increased risk of blood clots in your veins venous thromboembolism vte or blood clots in your arteries arterial thromboembolism ate is present for all women taking combined hormonal contraceptives. Serious side effects • contact a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms of angioedema swollen face, tongue and or throat and or difficulty swallowing or hives, potentially with difficulty breathing. The following is a list of the side effects that have been linked with the use of yasmin common side effects between 1 and 10 in every 100 users may be affected • menstrual disorders, bleeding between periods, breast pain, breast tenderness • headache, depressive mood • migraine • nausea • thick whitish vaginal discharge, vaginal yeast infection uncommon side effects between 1 and 10 in every 1,000 users may be affected • breast enlargement, changes in interest in sex • high blood pressure, low blood pressure • vomiting, diarrhoea • acne, severe itching, skin rash, hair loss alopecia • infection of the vagina • fluid retention and body weight changes rare side effects between 1 and 10 in every 10,000 users may be affected • allergic reactions hypersensitivity • breast secretion • hearing impairment • asthma • the skin conditions erythema nodosum characterised by painful reddish skin nodules or erythema • multiforme characterised by a rash with target shaped reddening or sores • harmful blood clots in a vein or artery for example o in a leg or foot i.e. Dvt o in a lung i.e. Pe o heart attack o stroke o mini stroke or temporary stroke like symptoms, known as a transient ischaemic attack tia o blood clots in the liver, stomach intestine, kidneys or eye. The chance of having a blood clot may be higher if you have any other conditions that increase this risk. Reporting of side effects if you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed here. You can also report side effects directly . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. United kingdom yellow card scheme website www.mhra.gov.uk yellowcard or search for mhra yellow card in the google play or apple app store. Warnings ingredients the active substances are drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. Each tablet contains 3 mg drospirenone and 0.030 milligrams ethinylestradiol. Other ingredients excipients are lactose monohydrate, maize starch, pregelatinised maize starch, povidone k25, magnesium stearate e470b, hypromellose e464, macrogol 6000, talc e553b, titanium dioxide e171 and iron oxide yellow e172. Ingredient faqs how do birth control pills work? Birth control pills, regardless of their type, function similarly to prevent pregnancy. The hormones in the contraceptive pill hinder ovulation release of an egg, thicken cervical mucus to impede sperm movement, and thin the uterine lining to deter fertilised eggs from implanting. How effective is yasmin? Yasmin, like other contraceptive pills, is over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when used correctly. However, factors like missing pills or experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea shortly after taking them can reduce effectiveness to around 91%. What should i do if i miss a yasmin pill? If you miss a yasmin pill, take it as soon as you remember and continue with the next pill as usual, even if it means taking two pills simultaneously. Depending on the type of pill and timing of the missed dose, additional contraception might be necessary. Can i take antibiotics