Diane (2/0.035mg) 35 Tablets

This medication is used primarily to treat acne. It contains Cyproterone Acetate + Ethinyl Estradiol, which is antigonadotropin. It blocks the effect of endogenously produced and exogenously administered androgens at the target organs and balances the female reproductive hormones.

Antigonadotropin

This medicine is used to treat the signs of male physical characteristics caused by the male sex hormone, androgen, produced in women in small amounts. This medication treats:

• Severe acne (when other treatments are unsuccessful)
• Excessive growth of facial and body hair

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Take as per doctor's Prescription.
• Take one tablet per day as your doctor suggests.
• Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.

If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Seek medical emergency help immediately.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take one tablet per day, with or without food as your doctor has recommended. Take the medication regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit from it.

You should not use this medication, if:

• You are using another hormonal contraceptive
• You have a history of venous thrombosis (deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)
• You have a history of Arterial thrombosis (e.g. myocardial infarction) or prodromal conditions (e.g. angina pectoris and transient ischaemic attack).
• You have a history of cerebrovascular accident

Common side effects may include:

• Stomachache, weight gain
• Headaches, migraines
• Depressed mood/Mood swings
• Sore or painful breasts
• Fluid retention
• Decreased libido (loss of interest in sex)
• Skin rash, which may be itchy

You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating, and there’s no safer alternative available.
• This medication is not for men and children.
• Get your blood pressure monitored regularly as this medication can cause hypertension.
• Prolonged absence of periods may occur with this medication, practice caution and talk to your doctor if it happens.

This medication may interact with these drugs:

• Anti-epileptic agents
• Antibiotics
• Barbiturates and rifampicin
• Primidone, phenytoin
• Carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine
• Ritonavir
• Nevirapine
• Favirenz
• Griseofulvin
• Tizanidine

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always consult your doctor before using any medication.