Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Cyproterone(2mg), Ethinyl Estradiol(0.035mg)
Diane 35 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day as it will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, headache, weight gain, and breast pain. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Consult your doctor if you frequently experience spotting or brown discharge in the middle of the cycle. You must also consult your doctor if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain or changes in vision.
Do not continue with the medicine and consult with the doctor if your periods do not start within a week of the treatment. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Avoid the use of medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The contraceptive effect of Cyproterone acetate + Ethinylestradiol (Diane-35) is based on the interaction of various factors, the most important of which are seen as the inhibition of ovulation and the changes in the cervical secretion.
Cyproterone acetate: Absorption: Orally administered cyproterone acetate is rapidly and completely absorbed. Peak serum concentrations of 15 ng/mL are reached at about 1.6 hours after single ingestion. Bioavailability is about 88 %.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Diane
Nausea
Stomach pain
Headache
Weight gain
Breast pain
Mood changes
Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol is contraindicated in women with a personal or close family history of confirmed idiopathic venous thromboembolism and in those with a known current venous thrombotic or embolic disorder. Women who have severe acne or hirsutism may have an inherent increased cardiovascular risk.
Diane 35 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Diane 35 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Diane 35 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Cyproterone acetate (CPA) 2 mg, combined with ethinylestradiol (EE) 35 μg, is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe acne related to androgen-sensitivity (with or without seborrhea) and/or hirsutism, in women of reproductive age.
There may be an interaction between cyproterone - ethinyl estradiol and any of the following: ampicillin. anastrozole. antiseizure medications (e.g., carbamazepine, clobazam, eslicarbazepine, lamotrigine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rufinamide, topiramate)
Do not chew, crush or break it. Diane 35 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Diane 35 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take your pill at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Do not use Diane 35 Tablet if you are obese, over 50, smoke, on prolonged bed rest or have a history of blood clots.
Stop taking it and inform your doctor if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain or changes in vision.
You may experience vaginal spotting (blood stain) or breakthrough bleeding while taking Diane 35 Tablet. This is temporary, inform your doctor if it lasts longer.
If your period fails to come within a week after completing your course, do not start the next course, before consulting your doctor.
It works as a contraceptive. So, do not use any additional hormonal contraceptives when using this medicine.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diane 35 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Diane 35 Tablet?
Diane 35 Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Cyproterone and Ethinyl Estradiol. It treats PCOS symptoms such as acne, excessive hair growth (hirsutism) and irregular periods. Cyproterone works by blocking the overproduction of androgens (male hormones) in the ovaries, thereby reducing unwanted hair growth and acne. Ethinyl Estradiol enhances the effect of Cyproterone by reducing the amount of androgens in the blood circulation.
Q. How and in what dose should I take Diane 35 Tablet?
Diane 35 Tablet has to be started on day 1 or 2 of your menstrual cycle. Take it as per the duration advised by your doctor. However, it is recommended to take it at the same time of each day. This will ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Diane 35 Tablet?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you should not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule. However, to prevent pregnancy another non-hormonal birth control (like condoms) method should be used during this cycle. Frequent missing of doses, may also cause unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). If it lasts long, consult your doctor.
Q. What if I vomit after few hours of taking Diane 35 Tablet?
If vomiting occurs within 3-4 hours of taking the tablet, you must repeat the dose.
