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 Diane 21 (Cyproterone Acetate) Product:Diane 21 ED
Drug Name:
Cyproterone Acetate
Packaging Type:
Packets of 3 x 28 Tablets (21 active tablets and 7
inactive tablets)
Manufacturer:
Schering
Why is this medication prescribed?
Diane 21 (Cyproterone Acetate) is an oral contraceptive for
women that can also be used for the control of idiopathic
hirsutism and acne.
How should this medicine be used?
You should take one tablet a day.
In the first cycle of using Diane 21 (Cyproterone Acetate), you should take the first tablet on
the first day of menstrual bleeding. Continue to take each tablet
through out the 28 day cycle. Take a new pack one day after
completing the previous pack.
Diane 21 (Cyproterone Acetate) tablet can be taken with food to reduce the feeling of nausea.
If you miss a dose don't take 2 tablets the next
day, continue taking one tablet and take extra prophylactic contraceptive precautions for the next 2 weeks.
What side effects can this medication cause?
The side effects include:
- breast tenderness, enlargement
- change in libido
- changes in menstrual flow
- depressive moods
- feeling dizzy
- weight gain
- abdominal cramping
- alteration in hair growth
- skin reactions
- anemia
- nausea
- vomiting
- headaches
- chloasma
- vaginal candidiasis
- gastro-intestinal irritation
What special precautions should I follow?
- Do not take Diane 21 (Cyproterone Acetate) if you are
pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Taking a hormonal
contraceptive during pregnancy can cause deformities in babies.
- Women are advised to consult their
gynecologist and have a full physical examination before using the
Diane 21 (Cyproterone Acetate) contraceptive pill.
- There is an increased risk of
cervical cancer through taking oral contraceptives, although it is
also believed other factors may be involved.
- Women who have a history of diabetes, hypertension, high
cholesterol should have regular physical examinations with their
doctor while taking Diane 21 (Cyproterone Acetate).
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