Diane 35
Cyproterone · Ethinylestradiol
Developed to target androgen-mediated skin conditions, to alleviate acne symptoms.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Cyproterone · Ethinylestradiol
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 2/0.035mg
Diane 35 details
- Alternative names
- Dianette
- Therapeutic class
- Antiandrogen; Oestrogen/Progestogen
- Pharmacological class
- Antiandrogen; Oestrogen
- Contraindications
- venous thromboembolism; history of breast cancer; liver tumours; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
- risk of blood clots; screen for risk factors prior to use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; breast tenderness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- mood changes; weight changes
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 3+ months
- Duration
- daily
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- antiepileptics; st. john's wort
- Age restrictions
- Post-pubertal use only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to target androgen-mediated skin conditions, to alleviate acne symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Cyproterone acetate blocks androgen receptors and reduces androgen production, while ethinylestradiol increases sex hormone-binding globulin, decreasing free androgen levels to manage acne and hirsutism.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Diane 35
Diane 35 is a hormonal medication containing Cyproterone and Ethinylestradiol, used for the management of Acne and Hirsutism. The same active ingredients are also sold under the brand name Dianette, provided as a tablet in a 2/0.035mg strength.
Buying Diane 35 online
Diane 35 is registered across 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with distribution also covering Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. For expats based in these regions who need consistent access to their medication, this product is often ordered online for convenient delivery. While generic versions of Cyproterone and Ethinylestradiol are often more affordable and typically manufactured in India, many patients prefer this Bayer formulation for its specific quality and consistency.