DROSPIRENONE (SLINDA) 4MG TAB,28S

BENEFITS AND USES:

This medicine is a progestogen-only contraceptive with a 28-day regimen. It contains a Drospirenone. This medication can help prevent ovulation and when taken correctly, this prevents pregnancy and promotes regular menstrual bleeding.

DIRECTIONS:

Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor/pharmacist or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed. Do not stop taking your medication without checking with your healthcare professional. If you are switching from other forms of contraception, please seek advice from your healthcare professional. You should take this medication after food to minimise gastric side effects.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medication can cause the following side effects: 
- Spotting/ bleeding may occur between your menses during the first few months of taking Slinda®. 
- Inform your doctor:
    - If you do not have your menses AND you have not been taking your tablets correctly (i.e. missed doses) because there is a need to rule out pregnancy. 
    - If you are having heavy and continuous bleeding as it may lead to anaemia.
    - If you are having any other abnormal vaginal bleeding.
- Stomach discomfort such as nausea and vomiting
- Breast Tenderness
- Headache
- Acne
- Mood changes
- Weight gain

Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe.