Danogen 200 mg Capsule

Danogen 200 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 200 mg of danazol in each capsule. Danazol is a synthetic androgen used in women’s health for certain hormone-related conditions, including endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease, when a doctor decides it is appropriate. Danogen 200 mg Capsule is not a pain reliever or hormone replacement; it is used to help control symptoms and disease activity linked to abnormal hormone effects.

How it works: Danazol works by reducing the body’s production and activity of certain hormones that can drive endometriosis and similar conditions. As a capsule, Danogen 200 mg is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to help lower hormone-related symptoms over time.

Danogen 200 mg Capsule is a higher-strength capsule compared with Danogen 50 mg Capsule and Danogen 100 mg Capsule, so it is often chosen when a prescriber wants fewer capsules per dose or when a patient has already been assessed on therapy. Because this strength delivers more danazol in each capsule, it may be better suited for patients who need a higher total daily dose under close medical supervision.

• Endometriosis
• Fibrocystic breast disease
• Hormone-related pelvic pain
• Cyclic breast pain or tenderness
• Other doctor-directed hormone-sensitive conditions

• Swallow the Danogen 200 mg Capsule whole with water; do not chew or open it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because the 200 mg strength may be used as part of a lower- or higher-frequency schedule depending on the condition.
• Try to take it at the same times each day to keep dosing consistent.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• If a dose is missed, follow your prescriber’s instructions or the pharmacy label rather than doubling up on your own.

Each Danogen 200 mg Capsule provides 200 mg of danazol, which is a higher capsule strength than 50 mg or 100 mg products. The exact frequency can vary by condition and response; some patients take it once daily, while others may take it twice daily or more in divided doses. The doctor decides the total daily amount, and the dose should not be increased beyond the prescribed plan.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Danazol may include:

• Weight gain
• Acne or oily skin
• Headache
• Nausea
• Hot flashes
• Menstrual changes or spotting
• Voice changes, which may be more noticeable with higher total doses

• Danogen 200 mg Capsule should only be used when a clinician has decided the benefit outweighs the risks, especially because it is a higher-strength capsule.
• Do not use during pregnancy; danazol can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, migraines, epilepsy, or a history of blood clots.
• This medicine can affect cholesterol and liver tests, so lab monitoring may be needed.
• Avoid or limit alcohol because it can add stress to the liver.
• Danazol can cause voice deepening, hair growth, acne, and menstrual irregularities; some effects may not fully go away.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy, tired, or have vision changes.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Insulin or diabetes medicines
• Cyclosporine or tacrolimus
• Statins or other medicines that can affect the liver
• Other hormone-related medicines, including some birth control products

Store Danogen 200 mg Capsule at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.