Tyra-35 ED™
Active ingredients: Cyproterone + ethinylestradiol
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
Indicated for the treatment of signs of androgenisation in women such as severe acne (involving inflammation or nordularity or risk of scarring) where prolonged oral antibiotics or local treatment alone has not been successful, or idiopathic hirsutism of mild to moderate degree. TYRA-35ED will also provide effective oral contraception in this patient group. If the hirsutism has only recently appeared or has lately intensified to a considerable extent, the cause (androgen-producing tumour or an adrenal enzyme defect) must be clarified by differential diagnosis.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light; Protect from Moisture
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Composite pack
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.
Component
- Tablet
- Oral
- White, round, biconvex tablet, plain on both surfaces.
Component
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- A yellowish buff, round, biconvex tablet, plain on both faces.
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets (1 Blister pack contains 1x 21 yellow active tablets and 1x7 white placebo tablets)
- 28 tablets x 3 (3x 21 yellow active tablets and 3x7 white placebo tablets)
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Cyproterone + ethinylestradiol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Source: AHT
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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