Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets
Cyproterone · Ethinylestradiol
Formulated to treat androgen-dependent skin conditions; indicated to alleviate symptoms of severe acne in women.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Cyproterone · Ethinylestradiol
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 2/0.035mg
Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets details
- Conditions
- Severe Acne · Hirsutism · Androgenetic Alopecia
- Alternative names
- Dianette; Diane 35
- Therapeutic class
- Antiandrogen; oestrogen
- Pharmacological class
- Antiandrogen; oestrogen
- Contraindications
- history of venous thromboembolism; pregnancy; breast cancer
- Precautions and warnings
- increased risk of venous thromboembolism; regular blood pressure monitoring
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; headache; weight change
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; mood swings
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 3–4 months
- Duration
- daily cycle
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- rifampicin; carbamazepine; st. john's wort
- Age restrictions
- Not for pre-pubescent use.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: must not be used. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to treat androgen-dependent skin conditions; indicated to alleviate symptoms of severe acne in women.
Mechanism of action
A combination hormonal product. Cyproterone acts as an anti-androgen by blocking androgen receptors, reducing sebum production. Ethinylestradiol enhances this effect by increasing sex hormone-binding globulin, decreasing free androgen levels.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets
Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets contain the active ingredients cyproterone and ethinylestradiol, widely used for the management of severe acne, hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia. These same medications are frequently sold under brand names such as Dianette and Diane 35, produced by Bayer. They are supplied in tablet form at a strength of 2/0.035mg.
Buying Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets online
Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets are registered across 14 markets, including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. For expatriates living far from familiar health services, generic versions offer an accessible way to maintain regular treatment. As one of the most ordered options for these specific conditions across the region, this medication can be ordered online for delivery throughout these major hubs.