Cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol. Combined acne treatment and oral contraceptive. Features information about the pill, FAQs, and tips.

DIANE-35 is indicated for the treatment of women with severe acne, unresponsive to oral antibiotic and other available treatments, with associated symptoms of andro-genization, including seborrhea and mild hirsutism

Features information about the use of this drug in the treatment of hirsutism and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Product information from Schering in PDF format. [Acrobat Reader required]

CBC news program explores the use of the drug as an oral contraceptive despite it never having been approved for that use in Canada.