{"product_id":"diane-35-tablets-21s","title":"Diane-35 Tablets 21's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiane-35 is a prescription combination hormonal medication containing cyproterone acetate (2mg) (an anti-androgen and progestin) and ethinylestradiol (35mcg) (an estrogen). While it functions as an effective birth control pill, it is primarily indicated and medically regulated as a treatment for severe, hormone-sensitive skin and hair conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAndrogen-Dependent Skin Conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e It is prescribed for moderate to severe acne (often linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS) that has failed to improve after topical therapies or oral antibiotics. It also treats very oily skin (seborrhea). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHirsutism:\u003c\/b\u003e It helps reduce excessive, unwanted facial or body hair growth in women. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContraception:\u003c\/b\u003e It prevents ovulation, alters cervical mucus to block sperm, and thins the uterine lining. However, regulatory guidelines like those from the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA)\u003c\/span\u003e state it \u003cb\u003eshould not be prescribed for contraception alone\u003c\/b\u003e due to its specific risk profile. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Is Taken\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiane-35 comes in a \u003cb\u003e21-day blister pack\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eTake \u003cb\u003eone tablet daily\u003c\/b\u003e at roughly the same time for 21 consecutive days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFollow this with a \u003cb\u003e7-day pill-free interval\u003c\/b\u003e, during which you will experience a withdrawal bleed (similar to a period).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eStart the next pack exactly on the 8th day, even if your bleeding has not stopped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Important Risks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike many combined hormonal therapies, Diane-35 carries a higher risk of \u003cb\u003evenous thromboembolism (blood clots)\u003c\/b\u003e compared to some other birth control options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"t1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSevere Symptoms (Seek Immediate Medical Care)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Nausea and abdominal pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Headaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Breast tenderness or pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Weight changes (often due to fluid retention)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Mood fluctuations or depression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Sharp chest pain or sudden shortness of breath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Unexplained swelling, pain, or warmth in one leg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Severe, unexpected migraines or vision updates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Should Avoid It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDo not take Diane-35 if you are \u003cb\u003epregnant, breastfeeding\u003c\/b\u003e, have a history of blood clots, severe liver disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or are a smoker over the age of 35. Because it acts as a birth control pill, you must \u003cb\u003enever combine it with another hormonal contraceptive\u003c\/b\u003e, as this will cause a dangerous hormone overdose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67537117806892,"sku":null,"price":1275.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/diane-35-tablets-21s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}