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 · Skin Care
- Active ingredients
- Cyproterone Acetate · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.035mg + 2mg
This listing uses Diane 35 as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Diane 35 vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cyproterone Acetate / Ethinylestradiol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.