Diane 35
Cyproterone Acetate · Ethinylestradiol
Cyproterone and ethinylestradiol tablets for acne and contraception. It blocks the effect of male hormones that cause acne.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Contraception
- Active ingredients
- Cyproterone Acetate · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.035mg + 2mg
Diane 35 is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Diane 35 depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Diane 35 details
- Conditions
- Androgen-dependent Acne · Contraception · Hirsutism
- Alternative names
- cyproterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol
- Therapeutic class
- Androgen Receptor Antagonist, Oestrogen Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Oral Contraceptive and Antiandrogen
- Contraindications
- deep vein thrombosis; pregnancy; smoking over thirty-five years of age
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; weight change; mood swing
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–7 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Anticonvulsants; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for post-menarche females.
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cyproterone and ethinylestradiol tablets for acne and contraception. It blocks the effect of male hormones that cause acne.
Mechanism of action
Cyproterone blocks androgen receptors, reducing sebum output, while ethinyl estradiol suppresses ovarian steroidogenesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Causes severe endocrine disturbance in fetus. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Diane 35 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Cyproterone Acetate / Ethinylestradiol at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.