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Brand name: Isabelle TM

Active ingredients: drospirenone + ethinylestradiol

What it is used for

For use as an oral contraceptive

How to take it

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one part.

Part 1: Tablet

Yellow coloured, round biconvex, film coated tablets, debossed with "dr2" on one side and plain on the other side.

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

Part 2: Tablet

White to off-white coloured, round, biconvex, film coated tablets, plain on both sides.

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Storage instructions

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Store in Original Container
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Store in Original Container
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient drospirenone + ethinylestradiol

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Download leaflet

For side effects, taking other medicines and more

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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