Yacella Tablets

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Yacella is a contraceptive tablet used to prevent pregnancy. It is a combination pill containing 2 female hormones; drospirenone and ethinylestradiol.

How Yacella works

The tablet works by preventing ovulation so that eggs are unable to be fertilised. It also thickens the mucus in the womb and thins the womb lining, making it difficult for sperm to reach an egg. 

Directions

Always take Yacella exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Take 1 tablet each day at the same time. 

Each strip contains 21 tablets. After you have taken the 21 tablets you should stop for 7 days. During the 7 day gap, you will experience ‘withdrawal bleeding’. On day 8 you should start taking the pill again.

When you can first start taking Yacella

No hormonal contraception has been taken in the previous cycle

You should start taking Yacella from the first day of your cycle. Starting on the first day immediately protects you from pregnancy. You can also start taking the tablet on days 2-5, however, it is recommended that you use additional contraception.

Changing from combined oral contraceptive, combined vaginal ring or patch

You can start taking the tablet on the day after taking your last active tablet but no later than a day following your tablet-free days of the previous pill. If you are switching from the combined vaginal ring or patch you should follow advice given to you from your GP or pharmacist.

Changing from a progestogen-only method

You can switch any day, however, using extra contraception is recommended for the first 7 days of taking Yacella.

After miscarriage or abortion

You should follow the advice of your GP or a pharmacist. 

After childbirth

You can start taking Yacella 21 to 28 days after childbirth. If you start taking the pill after 28 days, additional contraception is required. If you have unprotected sex after giving birth, ensure you are not pregnant before beginning the tablet.

If you forget to take Yacella 

If you forget to take Yacella and you are less than 12 hours late taking the tablet, you should take the tablet as soon as you remember and then take the following tablet again at the usual time. 

If you are more than 12 hours late taking your tablet then your protection against pregnancy will be reduced. The more tablets you forget to take, the higher the risk of pregnancy.

Side effects

Like all products, Yacella may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include: 

• Bleeding between periods 
• Breast pain or tenderness
• Headaches
• Depressive moods
• Migraine 
• Nausea 
• Change in vaginal discharge 

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

The risk of a blood clot is higher in women on any type of contraceptive pill. It is thought that the risk with progesterone-only pills is lower than women on the combined pill. Blood clots are rare but they can be a serious health problem.

The risk of breast cancer is slightly higher in women taking any contraceptive pill. A woman’s risk is higher the older she is rather than how long she has been on the pill for. When a woman stops taking the pill, the risk of breast cancer gradually reduces.  

Warnings

Yacella Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have ever had a blood clot in the leg (DVT) or a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
• You have a disorder affecting blood clotting
• You need an operation that will leave you off your feet for a long period of time
• You have ever had a heart attack or stroke
• You have diabetes with blood vessel damage
• You have very high blood pressure 
• You have high levels of fat in the blood
• You have hyperhomocysteinemia 
• You have had or have migraines with aura
• You have had or have a liver disease and your liver function is not normal
• Your kidneys don’t work well or you have renal failure
• You have or have ever had or suspected of having breast cancer or cancer of the genital organs
• You have any unexplained bleeding of the vagina
• If you have had or have angina
• If you have ever had a transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if: 

• A close relative has ever had breast cancer
• You have disease of the liver or gallbladder
• You have diabetes 
• You have depression
• You have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
• You have haemolytic uraemic syndrome 
• You have sickle cell anaemia 
• You have epilepsy
• You have elevated levels of fat in the blood or a family history of this condition
• You need an operation 
• You have just given birth and are at an increased risk for blood clots
• You have inflammation in the veins under the skin
• You have varicose veins
• You have a disease that first appeared during pregnancy or earlier use of sex hormones (e.g. hearing loss, porphyria, gestational herpes)
• You have ever had chloasma 
• You experience symptoms of angioedema 

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking any other medications or have recently taken any other medications talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this product. 

Some medicines can make Yacella less effective such as medicines for:

• Epilepsy (e.g. primidone, phenytoin, barbiturates) 
• Tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin)
• Hepatitis C and HIV (e.g. ritonavir, nevirapine)
• Fungal infections (e.g. griseofulvin, ketoconazole)
• High blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs (e.g. bosentan)
• Depression (St John’s wort)

Yacella may also affect other medications such as:

• Medicines containing ciclosporin 
• Lamotrigine
• Theophylline 
• Tizanidine  

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

This product is not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new products. 

Driving and operating machinery 

Your ability to drive or operate machinery will not be affected by this product. 

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

Make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this product is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.