Heavy menstrual bleeding, Endometriosis, Benign fibrocystic breast disease
Uses
Danazol is generally used in treatment of benign fibrocystic breast disease, endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding
Side effects
Acne
Altered libido
Breast size decreased
Edema (swelling)
Headache
Hoarseness of voice
Hot flushes
Increased hair growth
Muscle cramp
Oily skin
Weight gain
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Danazol, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Danazol is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Danazol modulates the action of certain female hormones in the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Danazol safe? Danazol is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Danazol a progesterone/steroid/anabolic steroid/contraceptive (birth control)/narcotic? Danazol is a synthetic steroid having additional progestogenic activity. It is not contraceptive (birth control)/narcotic
Q. Is Danazol a controlled substance? Danazol is not a controlled substance.
Expert Advice
If you are taking Danazol to treat endometriosis or fibrocystic breast disease, you should start the medication during a menstrual period.Consult your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following conditions: liver, kidney or heart disease, illness that can worsen by fluid retention, diabetes, polycythemia (an illness in which blood gets thicker), epilepsy, lipid disorder, migraine, and if you have shown marked or persistent androgenic reaction to previous gonadal steroid therapy.Stop taking Danazol if you develop virilization (development of male secondary sex characters).Stop taking Danazol and seek advice if you experience signs and symptoms of papilledema, headache, visual disturbances, raised intracranial pressure, jaundice or other liver disturbance, thrombosis or thromboembolism.Taking Danazol may increase your risk of ovarian cancer. Seek medical advice for necessary precautions.Carry out liver function tests and blood counts at regular intervals of time.Do not drink alcohol while on Danazol therapy as it can make you feel sick or short of breath.If you are receiving Danazol for more than 6 months, it is important to carry out liver ultrasonography twice in a year.Do not take Danazol if you have rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Product Details
SKU: PC-6727 Product Description: Danogen 200 mg Capsule is manufactured by Cipla Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.