From the FDA Drug Label
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP 3 mg/0. 02 mg are available as follows: NDC 68462-720-29 1 carton containing 3 individual pouches. Each pouch contains 1 blister of 28 tablets. The FDA drug label for Slynd (drospirenone) indicates that each pouch contains 1 blister of 28 tablets. Therefore, the number of doses in a pack is 28 tablets per blister, and since there are 3 individual pouches in a carton, the total number of doses in a pack is 3 x 28 = 84 tablets 1.
From the Research
Slynd birth control packs typically contain 28 tablets per pack, with 24 active tablets and 4 inactive tablets, as indicated by the most recent and highest quality studies available 2. The active tablets in Slynd contain a progestin-only hormone, which is taken daily for 24 consecutive days, followed by the 4 inactive tablets to complete the 28-day cycle. This progestin-only pill (POP) differs from traditional combination birth control pills as it contains no estrogen. Some key points to consider when using Slynd include:
- The importance of taking the pill at the same time each day to maintain consistent hormone levels for effective contraception
- The 24-hour missed pill window, which provides slightly more flexibility compared to traditional mini-pills that must be taken within a stricter timeframe
- The potential for variable bleeding patterns, which can be a common complaint among women using progestin-only pills, as noted in studies such as 3 and 4
- The benefits of using a progestin-only pill, including the reduced risk of venous thromboembolism and the ability to use the pill while breastfeeding, as discussed in studies such as 5 and 6