It contains estradiol and chlormadinone (synthetic progestin) which has antiandrogenic properties. I started using Belara when I was 17 years old with some breaks, then at the age of 19, when I got a sudden cystic acne flare, it helped me to clear it up quite fast. However, my period used to disappear sometimes, so I stopped taking Belara. Good luck on it!

Bump. Why is this not available in the U.S?

Bump. Why is this not available in the U.S?

It costs a lot of money in Europe and USA to get drugs approved. The FDA is pretty expensive and strict. And then I believe each European country has their own version of the FDA, and that's more money and time getting it approved. If I remember correctly, Belara distribution started in South America, where there is very little regulation on new drugs.

Bump. Why is this not available in the U.S?

It costs a lot of money in Europe and USA to get drugs approved. The FDA is pretty expensive and strict. And then I believe each European country has their own version of the FDA, and that's more money and time getting it approved. If I remember correctly, Belara distribution started in South America, where there is very little regulation on new drugs.

Thank you for the reply. Do you think it will ever be available in the U.S.? I can't seem to find any information about it going through clinical trial or getting FDA approved.

I haven't heard anything about it. The company may never plan to release it in the U.S. It's anyone's guess.

I haven't heard anything about it. The company may never plan to release it in the U.S. It's anyone's guess.

Darn. I guess we'll have to wait and see. I just really wish I could try it.

Is it available in Canada? Pianina, no IB?

Is it available in Canada? Pianina, no IB?

I can hardly remember, as it was so long time ago...

Is it available in Canada? Pianina, no IB?

I think it is available in Canada. Unfortunately this doesn't really help me