NOTE: Contraceptive Pills are normally supplied as a 21- day regime and the 28-regime. Each cycle lasts about 28 days. The 21-day regime has 21 pills that you take for 21 days, and then do not take any pills for 7 days. The 28-day regime has 28 pills , of which 21 contain the active drug There other seven placebos. Most women favor the 28-day regime because it is easier to take a pill every day of the year.

The Yasmin supplied is a packets of 3 strips of the 28 day pack, so there is 3 months supply in one packet

What is Yasmin?

Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive ("the combined Pill"). Each tablet contains a small amount of two different female hormones. These are drospirenone (a progestogen) and ethinylestradiol (an estrogen). The full list of ingredients is given under "Pharmaceutical particulars". Because of the small amounts of hormones, Yasmin is considered a low-dose oral contraceptive. As all tablets in the pack combine the same hormones in the same dose, it is considered a monophasic combined oral contraceptive.

Why use Yasmin?

To prevent pregnancy. You may also experience the following additional benefits: Improvement in symptoms like bloating, swelling or weight-gain, related to fluid retention. Improvement in acne, and reduction in greasiness of the skin and hair. Oral contraceptives are a very effective method of birth control. When taken correctly (without missing tablets), the chance of becoming pregnant is very low.

Pharmaceutical Particulars of Yasmin

Yasmin is presented as a blister pack containing 28 tablets.

Yasmin tablets are contained in blister packs consisting of transparent films made of polyvinyl chloride and metallic foils made of aluminum (matt side hot sealable).

Yasmin may be sealed in a pouch made of aluminum foil.