CRISANTA is a combination of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol which belongs to the group of medicines called Combined Oral Contraceptives. It is used to prevent pregnancy (contraception).

Both drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol are synthetic female sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone). They reduce the chances of pregnancy by suppressing the release of gonadotrophic hormones that triggers ovulation (release of a mature egg from ovaries). They also reduce the thickness of inner lining of the uterus which makes it not suitable for the foetus to implant and grow and alters the thickness of cervical mucus (a type of fluid produced by the cervix) which makes it difficult for the sperm to travel inside the uterus.

CRISANTA may alter your regular monthly menstrual cycle, and so do not use rhythm or temperature methods to track ovulation, as they may not provide accurate results.

Before taking CRISANTA inform your doctor if you have any family history of breast cancer or are suffering from depression. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood cholesterol or migraine headaches.

Consult your doctor before taking CRISANTA if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems or are suffering from blood clots. It is strictly not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in women (aged above 35 years) who have the habit of smoking.

While taking CRISANTA, your doctor may want to regularly monitor your health condition to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects. The most common side effects of CRISANTA are unusual spotting or bleeding, nausea, breast tenderness and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. Also, inform your doctor if feel extremely depressed or have thoughts of harming or killing yourself.