Yaz Plus (Drospirenone/ Ethinyl Estradiol/ Levomef

This combination medication contains 3 medications: drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate. Drospirenone is a progestin and ethinyl estradiol is an estrogen. Both are female hormones that, when combined, they are used as a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy. Levomefolate is the active form of folic acid. Folic acid is needed for the body to produce blood cells.

Ingredients

cellulose microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hydroxypropylcelluslose 5 cP, hypromellose 5 cP, lactose monohydrate, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, talc and titanium dioxide.

Cautions

Do not take drospirenone - ethinyl estradiol - levomefolate if you: are allergic to drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol, levomefolate or any ingredients of this medication are or may be pregnant have active liver disease have any eye damage resulting from vascular (blood vessel) disease of the eye, such as partial or complete loss of vision or defect in visual fields have had a heart attack

Side Effects

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. abdominal cramps acne back or abdominal pain bloating breast enlargement or tenderness change in appetite changed interest in sexual activity cold and sinus symptoms (e.g., sinus pain, stuffy or runny nose, cough) diarrhea difficulty wearing contact lenses dizziness flu-like symptoms (e.g., cough, fatigue, fever, sore throat) gas headache nausea nervousness trouble sleeping vomiting weight changes