Yacella Tablets

How to take the Yacella pill

The Yacella pill pack contains 21 pills per pack, which are taken consecutively followed by a 7-day break. To take Yacella:

1. Take one tablet at the same time every day, for 21 days consecutively.
2. After taking your 21st tablet, take a 7-day break. During this time, your period (withdrawal bleed) should start.
3. After that, even if you are still bleeding, you should begin taking the next pack.

For more information on taking Yacella — including what to do in the event of a missed pill — refer to the patient information leaflet.

When do I start taking Yacella tablets?

You should take the first Yacella pill on the first day of your period. If you are unable to do this, you can start on days 2 through 5 of your cycle, but you should use another method of contraception in addition to the pill for the first seven days to prevent pregnancy.

When taking any medication, you should always follow your doctor's recommendations.

Yacella ingredients

The active substances are ethinylestradiol 0.03mg and drospirenone 3mg.

Other ingredients include lactose monohydrate, maize starch, pregelatinised starch (maize), crospovidone, povidone K-30 (E1201), polysorbate 80, magnesium stearate (E572). ○ Coating: Polyvinyl alcohol partially hydrolyzed, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 3350, talc (E553b), yellow iron oxide (E172).

Yacella side effects

Like all medicines, including the combined contraceptive pill, some patients may experience side effects when taking Yacella.

There is an increased risk of blood clots for those taking Yacella or any other combined oral contraceptive. Common symptoms of blood clots include:

• Swelling of the leg along with tenderness — this could be a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
• Increased warmth in the affected leg
• Sharp chest pain which may increase with deep breathing
• Painless blurring of vision which can progress to loss of vision (retinal vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the eye)
• Irregular heartbeat
• Upper body discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat, arm and stomach

Other side effects of Yacella may include:

• Migraines
• Mood changes
• Stomach aches and bloating
• Acne
• Painful breasts
• Vaginal infections such as thrush

If you have any concerns about any of the information listed above, then you should consult your doctor or pharmacist. When serious side effects occur such as difficulty breathing, seek professional medical help immediately.

Yacella warnings

Not all contraceptive pills are safe for everyone. It’s important to discuss your medical history with your GP, who will determine the risk factors and help you find a method of contraception that’s best suited to you.

You may still be able to take Yacella tablets, but you should inform your doctor before taking Yacella if any of the following apply to you:

• A close relative has or has ever had breast cancer
• You have a disease of the liver or the gallbladder
• You have diabetes
• You have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammatory bowel disease)
• You have sickle cell anaemia (an inherited disease of the red blood cells)

• You need an operation, or you are off your feet for a long time
• You have inflammation in the veins under the skin (superficial thrombophlebitis)

Can you take Yacella while breastfeeding?

Yacella tablets are generally not recommended for women who are breastfeeding, and an alternative contraception method will usually be advised. If you want to take the pill while you are breastfeeding, you should contact your doctor to discuss your options.