Danogen 100mg Capsule (10'S)

Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd

Salt Composition : Danazol(100mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

₹333.30

Strip of 10 Capsule

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Danogen 100 Capsule can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Danogen 100 Capsule modulates the action of certain female hormones in the body.


Pharmacokinets

Danazol is known to be plasma protein bound to albumin, SHBG, and CBG. Danazol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes such as CYP3A4. Its elimination half-life has varied across studies, but has been found to be 3 to 10 hours after a single dose and 24 to 26 hours with repeated administration.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Danogen

Hoarseness of voice

Hair loss

Weight gain

Acne

Abnormal hair growth on a women face and body

Voice change

Itchy scalp

Swelling

Sore throat

Contra Indications

breast cancer

high cholesterol and high triglycerides

porphyria

a migraine headache

angina, a type of chest pain

chronic heart failure

obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot

liver problems

decreased kidney function

seizures

pregnancy

a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding

Pregnancy Related Information

Danogen 100 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Danogen 100 Capsule.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Danogen 100 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.


Children Related Information

Use with caution

Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Danazol capsules are indicated for the prevention of attacks of angioedema of all types (cutaneous, abdominal, laryngeal) in males and females.

Interactions

abnormal uterine bleeding.

androgen dependent tumors.

hepatic dysfunction.

impaired cardiac function.

intracranial hypertension.

porphyria.

thromboembolic disease.

volume overload/renal impairment.

Typical Dosage

Danogen 100 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Danogen 100 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Danogen 100 Capsule helps treat endometriosis and heavy or painful periods.

It may also be used to relieve severe breast pain and tenderness in benign fibrocystic breast disease.

Use effective measures to avoid pregnancy during treatment with this medicine as it can be harmful to an unborn baby.

Do not drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it can make you feel sick or short of breath.

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as hair loss, marked increase in facial or body hair, voice change, altered vision, severe headache and vomiting, stabbing pains and/or unusual swelling in one leg, sudden breathlessness or sudden chest pain, while taking this medicine.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Danogen 100 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


FAQs

Q. What are the possible side effects of using Danogen 100 Capsule?

The common side effects associated with Danogen 100 Capsule are weight gain, hair loss, acne, visual disturbances, irregular periods, nausea, feeling tired and mood changes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.