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You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: drospirenone + ethinylestradiol, inert substance
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ROSIE ethinylestradiol/drospirenone 20 microgram/3 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
indicated for use:, as an oral contraceptive., for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in women who seek oral contraception., for the treatment of symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women who have chosen oral contraceptives as their method of birth control. The efficacy of ethinylestradiol/drospirenone 20 microgram/3 mg tablets for PMDD was not assessed beyond 3 cycles. Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone 20 microgram/3 mg tablets have not been evaluated for treatment of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical Trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white round, biconvex film coated tablets, plain on both the sides.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex film coated tablets, plain on one side and "dr1" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 28 tablets pack
- 2 x 28 tablets pack
- 3 x 28 tablets pack
- 4 x 28 tablets pack
- 6 x 28 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient drospirenone + ethinylestradiol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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