What is Zarah generic for?

The birth control pill Zarah (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is itself considered a generic version of Yasmin. It contains the same active ingredients as Yasmin, but its inactive ingredients may vary.

How do you take Zahra pills?

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, with or without food, usually once daily. Pick a time of day that is easy for you to remember, and take your pill at the same time each day, 24 hours apart. Taking this medication after your evening meal or at bedtime may help decrease stomach upset and nausea.

Why is Yasmin used?

This medication is a combination of 2 hormones: an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle.

Is drospirenone the same as Syeda?

What Is Syeda? Syeda (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is an estrogen/progestin combined oral contraceptive (COC) indicated for use by women to prevent pregnancy. Syeda is available as a generic.

What is Zarah and how does it work?

What is Zarah? Zarah is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Zarah also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

How do you take Zarah birth control?

Zarah ® (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol tablets) is indicated for use by women to prevent pregnancy. Take one tablet by mouth at the same time every day. The failure rate may increase when pills are missed or taken incorrectly.

How many pills are in a blister pack of Zarah?

Zarah (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) tablets are available in blister packs. Each blister pack contains 28 round, unscored tablets in the following order: 21 blue tablets each containing 3 mg drospirenone (DRSP) and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol (EE) embossed with 981 on one side and WATSON on the other side.

Is it safe to take Zarah If I am pregnant?

Inform patients that Zarah is not indicated during pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Zarah, instruct the patient to stop further intake. Counsel patients to take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time every day. Instruct patients what to do in the event pills are missed.