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Yaz Tablet

Manufacturer:- Bayer Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Generic Name:- Drospirenone + Ethinyl Estradiol
Formula:- Drospirenone 3mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg
Drug Class:- Combined Oral Contraceptive
Medicinal Form:- Tablet

About Yaz Tablet

Yaz tablet uses include contraception, treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and moderate acne in women who desire contraception. It contains Drospirenone (a progestin with anti-mineralocorticoid and anti-androgenic properties) and Ethinyl Estradiol (a synthetic estrogen). These hormones work together to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, and alter the uterine lining.

Yaz Tablet Uses

Your doctor might give you Yaz Tablet for:

  • Prevention of pregnancy 

  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder 

  • Moderate acne vulgaris 

  • Regulation of menstrual cycles

  • Reduction of menstrual cramps and pain

  • Treatment of symptoms related to hormonal imbalance

Yaz Tablet Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

1 Tablet daily.

Children Dosage: 

Not recommended for children. 

How to Take:

  • Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

  • Take 1 light pink active tablet daily for 24 consecutive days.

  • Then take 1 white placebo tablet daily for 4 days.

  • Start a new pack immediately after finishing the 28-day pack.

  • Take at the same time every day for maximum effectiveness.

  • Can be taken with or without food.

  • Start on the first day of your period or first Sunday after your period begins.

  • Take tablets in the order indicated on the blister pack.

  • If vomiting occurs within 4 hours, consider it a missed pill.

Yaz Tablet Warnings

Don't use Yaz Tablet if you:

  • Have a history of blood clots

  • Have a history of stroke or heart attack

  • Have blood clotting disorders

  • Have coronary artery disease or cerebrovascular disease

  • Have breast cancer or other estrogen/progestin-sensitive cancer

  • Have liver disease or liver tumors

  • Have undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding

  • Are pregnant or suspect pregnancy

  • Have kidney, liver, or adrenal disease 

  • Are a smoker over 35 years of age

  • Have severe high blood pressure

Yaz Tablet Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

  • Smoke cigarettes 

  • Are over 35 years of age

  • Have high blood pressure

  • Have diabetes

  • Have high cholesterol or triglycerides

  • Are overweight or obese

  • Have migraines with aura

  • Have heart valve disorders

  • Have a family history of blood clots

  • Take medications that increase potassium levels

  • Have depression or history of mood disorders

Also, remember:

  • Does NOT protect against HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases

  • Use backup contraception if you miss pills or have vomiting/diarrhea

  • Risk of blood clots is highest in first year of use

  • Avoid prolonged immobilization (long flights, bed rest after surgery)

  • Monitor potassium levels if taking potassium-sparing drugs or ACE inhibitors

  • May take 2-4 months to see improvement in acne

  • Breakthrough bleeding is common in first few months

Yaz Tablet Side Effects

Most people handle Yaz Tablet well, but side effects can happen.

  • Nausea

  • Headache

  • Breast tenderness or pain

  • Mood changes or depression

  • Weight gain

  • Spotting or breakthrough bleeding

  • Decreased libido

  • Bloating

Serious side effects:

  • Blood clots 

  • Stroke

  • Heart attack

  • High blood pressure

  • Liver problems 

  • Gallbladder disease

  • High potassium levels 

  • Severe allergic reactions

Storage Instructions

  • Store at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C 

  • Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

  • Keep in original packaging until use

  • Keep out of reach of children

Packaging and Quantity

Yaz tablets come in 28-day blister packs (24 active light pink tablets + 4 white placebo tablets).

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medication.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yaz Tablet

Yaz is a combination birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. It is also FDA-approved to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and moderate acne in females 14 years and older who want contraception. It works by preventing ovulation and altering the uterine environment.
When taken correctly every day at the same time, Yaz is about 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. With typical use (accounting for missed pills), effectiveness is about 91%. Consistency in taking your pill daily maximizes its contraceptive effectiveness.
Yes, Yaz is FDA-approved for treating moderate acne in females 14 years and older who also want contraception. The anti-androgenic properties of Drospirenone help reduce acne by decreasing oil production in the skin. Improvement typically takes 2-4 months of consistent use.
Yaz Tablet price in Pakistan ranges from 800 to 1200 PKR per 28-day pack depending on the pharmacy. Price varies between different pharmacies and locations.
یاز ٹیبلٹ حمل روکنے، ماہواری سے پہلے کی شدید علامات (PMDD)، اور خواتین میں معتدل کیل مہاسوں کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔ یہ بیضہ دانی سے انڈے کے اخراج کو روکتی ہے اور ہارمونل توازن بحال کرتی ہے۔

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