Diane Nova
Diane Nova is a medication used by women of childbearing age to treat severe acne, oily skin, and excessive hair growth, and it also works as a contraceptive.
Form
tabletti, päällystetty
Strength
2 mg / 35 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Cyproterone acetate
Manufacturer
Bayer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Take one tablet daily.
Method
Take one tablet at approximately the same time each day for 21 days, followed by a 7-day tablet-free break.
Important
One tablet per day. Do not exceed this dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea, abdominal pain
- •Weight gain
- •Headache
- •Depression, mood changes
- •Breast pain and tenderness
RARE
- •Vomiting, diarrhea
- •Fluid retention
- •Migraine
- •Decreased libido
- •Breast swelling
- •Rash, hives (urticaria)
- •Contact lens intolerance
- •Venous blood clot
- •Hypersensitivity reactions
- •Weight loss
- •Increased libido
- •Changes in vaginal secretion, breast discharge
- •Nodular erythema, erythema multiforme
- •Increase in blood pressure
Important Warnings
- Stop taking the tablets and contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of a blood clot, such as an unusual cough, severe chest pain, shortness of breath, a severe headache, vision problems, or swelling/pain in one leg.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face, tongue, and/or throat, difficulty swallowing, or hives with breathing difficulties.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, severe liver disease, certain cancers, or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Do not use if you are allergic to cyproterone acetate, ethinylestradiol, or any other ingredient in Diane Nova.
- Inform your doctor about all other medications, including herbal remedies, as they may interact with Diane Nova. Smoking is strongly discouraged, especially if you are over 35 years old.