Yiznell

Authored by

Dr Kezia Joy

20 August 2024

What is Yiznell?

Yiznell is a combined contraceptive pill that can be taken to avoid pregnancy.

Description

Yiznell as a Contraception

Yiznell is a form of combined contraception that is taken to prevent unwanted pregnancy for women. It is an oral birth control pill to be taken consecutively for 21 days. It also helps alleviate symptoms of menstruation.

What is Yiznell and how does it work?

The pill contains synthetic versions of the two hormones, progesterone and oestrogen called drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. These hormones are also produced by the body for the functioning of the reproductive system. Yiznell works by preventing the release of the egg to stop ovulation.

Is Yiznell right for me?

If you are looking for an effective oral contraceptive, Yiznell may be right for you. However, it may not be suitable for you if you have the following:

If you are allergic or hypersensitive to the ingredients of Yiznell
If you have ever had a blood clot or are at risk of a blood clot
If you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems
If you need an operation or if you are off your feet for a long time
If you have high or low blood pressure
If you have ever had a migraine with aura
If you are suspected of having breast cancer or cancer of the genital organs
If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
If you are taking medication for hepatitis C

How to take Yiznell?

Always take Yiznell exactly as prescribed by your doctor or advised by the pharmacist.

Yiznell should be taken every day for 21 days
Take your pill at the same time every day
Start by taking a pill marked with the correct day of the week
Follow the directions of the arrows on the strip and take a pill every day until you have finished all 21
Then have 7 pill-free days
Start your next strip of Yiznell after the 7 pill-free days, even if you are still bleeding
It can be taken with or without food, if necessary with a small amount of water
You must not take Yiznell if you are pregnant
It is not advised to take Yiznell while breast-feeding

Side Effects

All medications can cause potential side effects, below we have listed some potential side effects of Yiznell. However, these do not always occur and are mostly mild in nature. But if you experience any prolonged or worrying side effects of Yiznell, please discontinue the medication immediately and consult your doctor.

Common side effects include:

Mood swings, depressive mood
Tender breasts
Headaches, migraines

Warnings and Precautions

Yiznell may not be safe if taken with other medication or recreational drugs. Please inform the prescriber if you are taking any of the listed medications.

DO NOT take Yiznell:

If you are allergic or hypersensitive to the ingredients of Yiznell
If you have ever had a blood clot or are at risk of a blood clot
If you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems
If you need an operation or if you are off your feet for a long time
If you have high or low blood pressure
If you have ever had a migraine with aura
If you are suspected of having breast cancer or cancer of the genital organs
If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
If you are taking medication for hepatitis C

The above-listed warnings are not exhaustive, please consult a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have further questions on the use of this medication or potential interactions with other medicines.

Yiznell Patient Leaflet

To view Patient Leaflet click here.

To view PDF patient leaflet click here.

Disclaimer

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