Yacella is a combined oral contraceptive pill containing ethinylestradiol (0.03 mg) and drospirenone (3 mg). It prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and thinning the lining of the womb to reduce implantation.
Each pack contains 21 film-coated tablets. When taken correctly, Yacella is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
Yacella Tablets
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Description
Directions for Use
- Take one tablet daily at the same time each day, with or without food.
- Take tablets for 21 days, followed by a 7-day tablet-free break.
- Start the next pack after 7 days, even if bleeding continues.
- A withdrawal bleed usually occurs during the tablet-free break.
Starting Yacella:
- Start on Day 1 of your period for immediate protection.
- If starting on Days 2–5, use extra contraception for 7 days.
- When switching from another combined pill, start the day after the last active tablet.
Missed tablet:
- Less than 12 hours late: take as soon as remembered and continue as normal.
- More than 12 hours late: take the last missed tablet immediately and use extra contraception for 7 days.
- Missing a tablet in Week 1 carries the highest pregnancy risk.
Vomiting or severe diarrhoea within 3–4 hours may reduce protection — follow missed-pill guidance and use extra contraception for 7 days.
After childbirth:
- Start 21–28 days after delivery if not breastfeeding.
- Not recommended during breastfeeding — seek medical advice.
Side Effects
Serious side effects (seek urgent medical help):
- Blood clots (DVT, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, stroke).
- Sudden chest pain, breathlessness, leg swelling, severe headache, vision or speech problems.
- Severe allergic reactions (swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat).
- Severe liver problems (yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe upper abdominal pain).
- Possible signs of breast or cervical cancer (new lumps, unusual bleeding).
Common side effects:
- Headache or migraine
- Nausea
- Breast pain or tenderness
- Low mood or depression
- Irregular bleeding or spotting
- Vaginal thrush
Uncommon:
- Acne, hair loss
- Changes in sex drive
- Blood pressure changes
- Vomiting or diarrhoea
Report side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Warnings
Do NOT take Yacella if you:
- Are pregnant.
- Have ever had a blood clot, stroke, heart attack or angina.
- Have a blood clotting disorder (e.g. Factor V Leiden).
- Have migraine with aura.
- Have severe liver disease, liver tumours or kidney failure.
- Have breast or genital cancer.
- Have unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Are taking certain Hepatitis C medicines (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasabuvir, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir).
Speak to a clinician before use if you:
- Are over 35 and smoke.
- Are overweight (BMI >30).
- Have diabetes, depression, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, lupus, high cholesterol, heart or gallbladder disease.
- Have a family history of blood clots or breast cancer.
- Have recently given birth.
Important information:
- Slightly increases the risk of blood clots and breast/cervical cancer, but reduces the risk of ovarian and womb cancer with long-term use.
- Does not protect against STIs — condoms are recommended.
- Some medicines and herbal remedies (e.g. epilepsy medicines, rifampicin, HIV medicines, St John’s Wort) can reduce effectiveness.
- Contains lactose.
Faqs
How effective is Yacella?
Over 99% effective with correct daily use.
Will Yacella affect my periods?
Periods usually become regular, lighter and less painful. Spotting may occur initially.
Can I get pregnant after stopping Yacella?
Yes — fertility returns quickly after stopping.
What should I do if I miss a pill?
Take the most recent missed tablet immediately and use extra contraception for 7 days if more than 12 hours late.
Can I take Yacella after having a baby?
Yes, from 21–28 days after delivery if not breastfeeding.
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