Danazol : How to Use - Danocrine, Cyclomen

Danazol - Systemic

Brand Names

Danocrine, Cyclomen Danazol *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

In order for danazol to help you, it must be taken regularly for the full time of treat as ordered by your family doctor.

Dosage

The dose of danazol will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of danazol If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problems for which you are taking danazol .

For capsules dosage form:
- Adults and teenagers:
  - For treat of endometriosis: 100 to 400 milligrams - mg two times a day for at least three to six months and possibly for nine months.
  - For treat of fibrocystic breast disease: 50 to 200 mg two times a day for six months or until signs of the disease go away, whichever comes first.
  - For prevention of attacks of hereditary angioedema: 200 mg two or three times a day. The dose may be lowered, depending upon your condition.
- Children: Dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.