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Cyproterone Acetate

Cyproterone acetate (Diane 35) is paired with ethinylestradiol in two tablets, Diane 35 and Ginette-35, listed for androgen-dependent acne and hirsutism in women of reproductive age.

Diane 35

Androgen-dependent Acne, Contraception, Hirsutism

0.035mg + 2mg

Cyproterone and ethinylestradiol tablets for acne and contraception. It blocks the effect of male hormones that cause acne.

From$3.23/ tabletView

Ginette-35

Androgen-dependent Acne, Hirsutism

0.035mg + 2mg

Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol tablets for hormonal acne and excess hair. The cyproterone blocks the action of male hormones on skin.

From$2.07/ tabletView

Key points

  • Diane 35 contains 2 mg cyproterone acetate with 35 micrograms of ethinylestradiol.
  • The combination has antiandrogenic activity alongside hormonal contraceptive activity.
  • Venous thromboembolism risk is known with the cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol combination.

Brands and forms in this catalogue

Diane 35 is associated with Bayer as originator, while the catalogue lists Cipla Ltd as manufacturer of Ginette-35. Both are tablet products within Women’s Health.

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