Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Dianette Tablet
Dianette Tablet
| Generic name | Cyproterone acetate / Ethinylestradiol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Combined hormonal contraceptive (anti-androgen plus oestrogen) |
| Forms | Sugar-coated tablets, supplied in strips of 21 tablets, each marked with a day of the week |
Dianette is a prescription tablet that contains an oestrogen (ethinylestradiol) and an anti-androgen (cyproterone acetate). It is given to women to treat acne, very oily skin and excess hair growth, and it also works as a contraceptive pill.
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