Drospirenone & Ethinylestradiol Tablets

Drospirenone & EthinylEstradiol Tablets is a combination of medication belonging to the Dropin – 30 brand name which is used to prevent pregnancy. The combination of medicine contains two types of hormones including drospirenone and ethinylestradiol which is a birth control pill. To prevent pregnancy this tablet should be taken carefully. With the help of this medication the pregnancy is prevented as the egg of the woman no longer accepts the sperm.

Various problems of the females are treated with the help of this medication. But the females should take the medication under the advice of the doctor. If the female will take the medication without the consultation of the doctor then some side effects can occur which can affect the health of the female at both the physical and the emotional levels. Females of all ages can take this tablet but should consult the doctor before taking it.

Uses Of Drospirenone & Ethinylestradiol Tablets 

Women who don’t want pregnant can take this medication, as this medication helps in preventing pregnancy. Females of all ages can take this tablet as the tablet also helps in treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD). The females who have irregular periods can take this tablet as the intake of the medicine is helpful in making the periods normal. This medication also helps in decreasing blood loss during the periods by making the periods less painful. The risk of ovarian cysts is also reduced with the help of this medication. It is advised to take the medication under the advice of the doctor.

Directions For Use 

The person should carefully read the prescription given by the doctor. The person can take this tablet with or without food or as directed by the doctor. It is advised to take the medication at the same time each day so as to prevent the missing of the dose. The duration between the pills should be of 24 hours. It is always advised to take the medicine as per the instructions of the doctor.

Side Effects Of Drospirenone & Ethinylestradiol Tablets

The side effects depend on one person to person. Although the side effects can disappear gradually still in some patients the side effects can persist and can make them uncomfortable. Some of the common side effects which can occur are as follows :

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Bloating
• Breast tenderness
• Changes in weight

Precautions  To Be Taken

Just like the other medications, there are certain precautions that are to be taken during the treatment.

• There are some inactive ingredients present in the product which can cause allergies in patients so the person should contact the doctor if she feels any kind of allergy after taking this medication.
• The woman should consult the doctor if she has diabetes as the use of this medication can affect the blood sugar level.
• The woman should tell the doctor if she has undergone some surgery or will be undergoing surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques: When will the woman get periods after taking the last pill?

The periods will occur usually within 3 days of taking the last pill. But if the woman misses the dose and stops the treatment on her own then there is a possibility of pregnancy if she misses her first period. If this happens then she should consult the doctor immediately.