Ginette 35 Tablet (Cyproterone Acetate + Ethinyl Estradiol) | Used for PCOS, Acne & Excess Hair Growth

Precaution

1. Use Only as Prescribed

Take Ginette exactly as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not change the dose, treatment schedule, or duration without medical advice.

2. Pregnancy

Do not use Ginette during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant while taking it, contact your healthcare professional promptly.

3. History of Blood Clots

Tell your doctor if you have previously had a blood clot in the legs, lungs, brain, or other blood vessels. Combined hormonal medicines can increase the risk of blood clots in some individuals.

4. Watch for Blood-Clot Symptoms

Seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, unexplained painful swelling of one leg, or sudden changes in vision.

5. Smoking

Tell your doctor if you smoke. Smoking can further increase cardiovascular and blood-clot risks associated with combined hormonal medicines, particularly with increasing age.

6. Migraine

Inform your healthcare professional if you have migraines, especially migraines accompanied by visual disturbances, numbness, weakness, or other neurological symptoms.

7. High Blood Pressure

Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure. Blood pressure may need to be monitored during treatment.

Usage 

• Take Ginette 35 exactly according to your doctor's instructions.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• It can generally be taken with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Follow the prescribed treatment schedule carefully.
• Do not change the dose on your own.

Uses

Ginette 35 Tablet may be prescribed for:

1. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its associated symptoms.
2. Hormonal acne associated with androgen excess.
3. Excessive hair growth (hirsutism) associated with androgen activity.
4. Irregular menstrual periods associated with PCOS.
5. Androgen-related skin symptoms in appropriate patients.
6. Hormonal regulation in PCOS treatment plans.
7. Contraception while the medicine is being taken as directed.

Side Effects 

Common Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Breast pain or tenderness
• Weight gain
• Mood changes
• Mood swings

Serious Side Effects

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Sudden shortness of breath
• Sudden chest pain
• Unexplained swelling or pain in one leg
• Coughing up blood
• Sudden severe headache
• Sudden vision changes

FAQs

1. What is Ginette 35 Tablet?

Ginette 35 Tablet is a hormonal combination containing Cyproterone 2 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.035 mg. It is used to manage symptoms associated with PCOS, including acne, excessive hair growth, and irregular periods.

2. What is the generic name of Ginette 35 Tablet?

The active ingredients are Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol.

3. What is Ginette 35 Tablet used for?

It is primarily used for PCOS-related symptoms such as acne, hirsutism, and irregular menstrual periods.

4. Does Ginette 35 help with acne?

Yes. It can help manage androgen-related acne in appropriate patients, particularly when acne occurs as part of PCOS-related hormonal symptoms.

5. Does Ginette 35 help with excessive hair growth?

Yes. Cyproterone has anti-androgen activity and can help manage excessive hair growth associated with androgen excess.

6. Does Ginette 35 regulate periods?

It can help regulate menstrual cycles in women with PCOS when prescribed as part of an appropriate treatment plan.

7. Is Ginette 35 a contraceptive?

Yes. The combination has contraceptive effects. Your doctor should advise whether it is appropriate for your individual needs.

Interactions

1. Medicines for Epilepsy

Medicines such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and some other anticonvulsants may increase the breakdown of the hormones in Ginette. This can reduce its effectiveness and may increase the chance of breakthrough bleeding.

2. Rifampicin and Rifabutin

Medicines used to treat tuberculosis and certain bacterial infections, particularly rifampicin and rifabutin, can reduce hormone levels and may decrease the effectiveness of Ginette.

3. St. John’s Wort

This herbal product may increase the metabolism of hormonal medicines and can reduce the effectiveness of Ginette. Tell your healthcare professional before using herbal products containing St. John’s wort.

4. Certain HIV Medicines

Some medicines used to treat HIV or other viral infections can affect the levels of ethinyl estradiol or cyproterone acetate. Your healthcare professional may need to review your medicines and monitor you appropriately.

5. Hepatitis C Medicines

Certain medicines used for hepatitis C may interact with combined hormonal medicines. Tell your doctor if you are receiving treatment for hepatitis C before starting Ginette.

6. Other Hormonal Contraceptives

Do not use Ginette together with another hormonal contraceptive unless specifically advised by your healthcare professional. Using multiple hormonal products may unnecessarily increase hormone exposure.

7. Medicines Affecting Liver Enzymes

Medicines that increase or decrease liver enzyme activity may change the amount of Ginette hormones in your bloodstream. Always provide a complete list of medicines you take.