Drospirenone - Formulations

Formulations

The compound is part of certain newer oral contraceptive formulations:

• Yasmin contains 3 mg drospirenone and 30 mcg ethinylestradiol per tablet. It is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect an oral contraceptive.
• Yasminelle contains 3 mg drospirenone and 20 mcg ethinylestradiol per tablet and is used for contraception.
• Yaz and Beyaz contain 3 mg drospirenone and 20 mcg ethinylestradiol per tablet and is given for 24/4 days with the same indications.
• Ocella contains 3 mg drospirenone and 30 mcg ethinylestradiol per tablet and is taken daily.

It has also been formulated in medication to manage menopausal symptoms using 0.5 mg drsp and 1 mg estradiol per day by oral application. This medication was introduced in the United States in 2007 as Angeliq.