Endometryl 200 mg Capsule

Endometryl 200 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains danazol 200 mg in each capsule. Danazol is a synthetic steroid-like medicine used in women’s health to help treat endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease, and it may also be used for certain other doctor-directed hormonal conditions. Endometryl 200 mg Capsule is meant for adults who have been assessed by a clinician and need this specific capsule strength.

How it works: Danazol in Endometryl 200 mg Capsule lowers the activity of certain hormones that can drive endometriosis symptoms and breast pain. By changing hormone signals in the body, this capsule can help reduce tissue growth and symptom flare-ups over time.

Endometryl 200 mg Capsule is a higher-strength option than Endometryl 50 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor needs a larger dose in a smaller number of capsules. Because the strength is higher, it is not a starter capsule for everyone; your prescriber may select Endometryl 200 mg Capsule based on your diagnosis, response, and tolerance.

• Endometriosis
• Fibrocystic breast disease (benign breast pain or lumps)
• Other hormone-related gynecologic conditions as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Endometryl 200 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, since danazol dosing is individualized and may be divided through the day.
• You can usually take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Try to take each dose at the same times every day to keep your treatment routine steady.
• If your prescription changes from Endometryl 50 mg Capsule to Endometryl 200 mg Capsule, do not substitute capsule-for-capsule without checking the directions.
• Use the exact number of capsules your doctor prescribed; do not adjust the dose on your own.

Each Endometryl 200 mg Capsule provides 200 mg of danazol. The total dose and how often you take it depend on the condition being treated and your doctor’s plan; it may be taken in divided doses, and the maximum daily amount should not be exceeded unless your prescriber specifically instructs you. Because this is the 200 mg strength, it is a higher-dose capsule that should only be used under medical supervision.

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
• Hot flashes or sweating
• Voice changes or hoarseness
• Menstrual changes or spotting
• Mood changes

• Do not use Endometryl 200 mg Capsule if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, because danazol can harm an unborn baby.
• This medicine can cause masculinizing effects such as voice deepening, which may be more concerning at higher strengths like 200 mg.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, migraine, or a history of blood clots.
• Avoid smoking if possible, since smoking can increase the risk of clot-related problems.
• Use caution with alcohol because danazol can affect the liver and may worsen dizziness or stomach upset.
• Endometryl 200 mg Capsule may affect your periods and can mask pregnancy; discuss reliable contraception with your doctor.
• Do not drive or do tasks requiring alertness if the medicine causes dizziness, blurred vision, or headache.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Diabetes medicines, including insulin or oral glucose-lowering drugs
• Antiseizure medicines such as carbamazepine or phenytoin
• Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine
• Other hormone therapies, including estrogen- or progesterone-containing products

Store Endometryl 200 mg Capsule at room temperature in the original strip/box, protected from moisture and heat.