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Drospirenone / Ethinyl Estradiol / Levomefolate Calcium Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 4, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 3 mg-0.02 mg-0.451 mg; 3 mg-0.03 mg-0.451 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Acne

1 tablet orally at the same time once a day


If start date of the initial cycle is any day other than the first day of the menstrual cycle, this drug should not be considered effective as a contraceptive until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration have been completed; a non-hormonal contraceptive should be used as back-up during these first 7 days

Comments:

Uses: This drug is indicated in women to prevent pregnancy. In women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception this drug is also indicated:

Usual Adult Dose for Contraception

1 tablet orally at the same time once a day


If start date of the initial cycle is any day other than the first day of the menstrual cycle, this drug should not be considered effective as a contraceptive until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration have been completed; a non-hormonal contraceptive should be used as back-up during these first 7 days

Comments:

Uses: This drug is indicated in women to prevent pregnancy. In women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception this drug is also indicated:

Usual Adult Dose for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

1 tablet orally at the same time once a day


If start date of the initial cycle is any day other than the first day of the menstrual cycle, this drug should not be considered effective as a contraceptive until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration have been completed; a non-hormonal contraceptive should be used as back-up during these first 7 days

Comments:

Uses: This drug is indicated in women to prevent pregnancy. In women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception this drug is also indicated:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne

For postpubertal women:


1 tablet orally at the same time once a day
If, the start date of the initial cycle is any day other than the first day of the menstrual cycle, this drug should not be considered effective as a contraceptive until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration is completed; a non-hormonal contraceptive should be used as back-up during the first 7 days

Comments:

Uses: This drug is indicated in women to prevent pregnancy. In women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception this drug is also indicated:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Contraception

For postpubertal women:


1 tablet orally at the same time once a day
If, the start date of the initial cycle is any day other than the first day of the menstrual cycle, this drug should not be considered effective as a contraceptive until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration is completed; a non-hormonal contraceptive should be used as back-up during the first 7 days

Comments:

Uses: This drug is indicated in women to prevent pregnancy. In women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception this drug is also indicated:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

For postpubertal women:


1 tablet orally at the same time once a day
If, the start date of the initial cycle is any day other than the first day of the menstrual cycle, this drug should not be considered effective as a contraceptive until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration is completed; a non-hormonal contraceptive should be used as back-up during the first 7 days

Comments:

Uses: This drug is indicated in women to prevent pregnancy. In women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception this drug is also indicated:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Use is contraindicated

Liver Dose Adjustments

Use is contraindicated in women with liver disease

Dose Adjustments

Switching from Another Oral Contraceptive:


Switching from a Method Other Than an Oral Contraceptive:

For Postpartum Women Who Do Not Breastfeed or After a Second Trimester Abortion:

In Case of Gastrointestinal Disturbances:

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS:


CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Safety and efficacy have been established in female patients of reproductive age; use prior to menarche is not indicated.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Missed Doses:


In Case of Gastrointestinal Disturbances: If vomiting occurs within 3 to 4 hours after tablet-taking, this can be regarded as a missed tablet: additional contraceptive measures should be taken.

General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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