Yasmin
Drospirenone · Ethinylestradiol
Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, a combined oral contraceptive also listed for acne vulgaris. Gonadotropins are suppressed.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Drospirenone · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 3/0.03mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Yasmin on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Contraception · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- Eloine; Yaz
- Therapeutic class
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
- Progestogen and oestrogen
- Minor side effects
- nausea; breast tenderness; headache; mood swings
- Moderate side effects
- weight changes; hypertension; decreased libido
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset time
- 7 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in the original blister packaging.
- Drug interactions
- st. john's wort; rifampicin; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Suitable for adolescents and adults of reproductive age.
Contraindications
history of thrombosis; severe hepatic impairment; uncontrolled hypertension; severe diabetes mellitus; pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
increased risk of venous thromboembolism; regular blood pressure monitoring required; inform doctor if planning surgery
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, a combined oral contraceptive also listed for acne vulgaris. Gonadotropins are suppressed.
Mechanism of action
Yasmin combines a synthetic oestrogen and progestogen to suppress the release of gonadotropins, thereby preventing ovulation and altering cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use if pregnant. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as it may reduce milk production.
Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive, featuring the active ingredients drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. Used for both contraception and the management of acne vulgaris, it is also sold under brand names including Eloine and Yaz. The medication is provided in tablet form at a strength of 3/0.03mg.
Buying Yasmin online
Generic versions of the same drospirenone and ethinylestradiol ingredients, often manufactured in India, offer a more affordable alternative to the original brand. Such options help expats and patients across Asia maintain necessary health routines when far from a nearby pharmacy.
Will I receive the original Yasmin?
No. Yasmin is the originator brand name, made by Bayer, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredients (drospirenone and ethinylestradiol) at the same doses, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Yasmin?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Yasmin comes in a 3/0.03mg strength, in packs of 63 to 252 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Yasmin sold under other names?
Other brands of drospirenone and ethinylestradiol include Eloine and Yaz. On Yasabai the same ingredients come as Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets.
What conditions is Yasmin used for?
Yasmin contains drospirenone and ethinylestradiol, used for contraception and acne vulgaris. Yasmin combines a synthetic oestrogen and progestogen to suppress the release of gonadotropins, thereby preventing ovulation and altering cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration.
When does Yasmin start working?
Drospirenone and ethinylestradiol usually start to work within 7 days. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
Does Yasmin have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of drospirenone and ethinylestradiol are nausea, breast tenderness, headache and mood swings. Less common ones include weight changes, hypertension and decreased libido. Serious but less common side effects include venous thromboembolism, stroke and myocardial infarction, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Yasmin?
Drospirenone and ethinylestradiol can interact with St John's wort, rifampicin and carbamazepine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Yasmin.
Do I need a prescription to buy Yasmin in Thailand?
No. Yasmin is an over-the-counter medicine, and Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order it. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Yasmin to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Yasmin is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Yasmin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Drospirenone / Ethinylestradiol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.