Cyproterone

Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Women's Health & Hormones treatment.

🧴 Clinical Application

Take orally 1 tablet daily at the same time each day for 21 consecutive days, starting on Day 1 of the menstrual cycle, followed by a 7-day pill-free interval during which withdrawal bleeding occurs. Begin next pack on Day 29. Swallow whole with water. Continuous daily compliance is essential for contraceptive efficacy and endocrine stability.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common: Nausea, abdominal cramping, breakthrough spotting, headache, breast tenderness, weight gain, mild mood changes, and reduced libido. Rare/Severe: Venous thromboembolism (DVT, pulmonary embolism - higher risk than levonorgestrel-containing COCs), arterial thromboembolism (stroke, myocardial infarction), benign hepatic adenoma, and gallbladder disease.

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Black Box Warning: Increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Strictly contraindicated in women who smoke (especially age >=35), history of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension, migraines with aura, active liver disease, and breast cancer. Do not combine with other hormonal contraceptives.