Brand name: Yaz
Yaz is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) drospirenone + ethinylestradiol. On this page you will find out more about Yaz, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: drospirenone + ethinylestradiol
Information for medicine and pack size:
Yaz (24 x 3 mg/20 microgram tablets, 4 x inert tabletss), 3 x 28
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
YAZ is indicated for use as: - an oral contraceptive. - treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in women who seek oral contraception - treatment of symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women who have chosen oral contraceptives as their method of birth control. The efficacy of YAZ for PMDD was not assessed beyond 3 cycles. YAZ has not been evaluated for treatment of PMS (premenstrual syndrome), see CLINICAL TRIALS.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Medicine schedule |
1 x 28 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
2 x 28 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
3 x 28 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
4 x 28 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
6 x 28 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
Part 1
| Visual appearance | Small round white tablet debossed on one side with the letters "DP" in a regular hexagon. |
|---|---|
| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
Part 2
| Visual appearance | Small round light pink tablet debossed on one side with the letters "DS" in a regular hexagon. |
|---|---|
| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 3 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
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