Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets
Cyproterone · Ethinylestradiol
Cyproterone acetate with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, used for severe acne, hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia. An anti-androgen with an oestrogen.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Cyproterone · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 2/0.035mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets on your behalf.
- 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
- Originator
- 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
Cyproterone acetate with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, used for severe acne, hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia. An anti-androgen with an oestrogen.
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.
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. They are supplied in tablet form at a strength of 2/0.035mg.
Buying Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets online
For expatriates living far from familiar health services, generic versions offer an accessible way to maintain regular treatment.
What you will receive
Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Cyproterone / Ethinylestradiol, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions, at the same dose, by regulatory standard.