Endometryl 50 mg Capsule

Endometryl 50 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 50 mg of danazol in each capsule. Danazol is a synthetic androgen-like drug used in women’s health, especially for conditions such as endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease. Endometryl 50 mg Capsule should be used only when a clinician has determined that treatment is appropriate, because hormonal effects and side effects can occur.

How it works: Danazol works by reducing the body’s release of certain hormones that stimulate ovarian activity, which can help shrink or quiet hormone-sensitive tissue. In capsule form, Endometryl 50 mg Capsule delivers danazol by mouth so the medicine is absorbed through the digestive tract and then acts systemically.

Endometryl 50 mg Capsule is the lower-strength option compared with Endometryl 200 mg Capsule, so it may suit patients who need smaller dose adjustments or a more gradual approach. A doctor may choose the 50 mg capsule to fine-tune treatment, limit side effects, or build toward a regimen based on response and tolerance.

• Endometriosis
• Fibrocystic breast disease
• Hormone-related pelvic pain
• Menstrual symptom control when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Endometryl 50 mg Capsule whole with water; do not open, crush, or chew it unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, because danazol works best when blood levels stay steady.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Use the exact capsule strength prescribed; Endometryl 50 mg Capsule is a lower-dose form and should not be substituted with 200 mg capsules unless instructed.

Each Endometryl 50 mg Capsule provides 50 mg of danazol. The number of capsules taken per day depends on the condition being treated and how your doctor is adjusting your dose; the total daily dose is set by the prescriber and may be divided into 2 or 3 doses. Do not increase the number of capsules on your own, because even this lower strength can cause significant hormonal side effects.

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

Common side effects of Danazol may include:

• Acne or oily skin
• Weight gain or fluid retention
• Headache
• Hot flashes
• Mood changes or irritability
• Nausea
• Menstrual changes or spotting

• Do not use during pregnancy; danazol can harm an unborn baby.
• Avoid if you have active liver disease or a history of serious liver problems unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Tell your clinician if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
• Report any voice changes, increased facial hair, acne, or menstrual disruption promptly, as some hormonal effects may be long lasting.
• Use caution if you drive or do tasks needing alertness until you know how Endometryl 50 mg Capsule affects you.
• Alcohol may increase liver stress, so ask your doctor whether you should avoid it.
• Let your prescriber know about all medicines and supplements, especially anticoagulants and seizure medicines.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Cyclosporine
• Insulin or other diabetes medicines
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, or valproate
• Statins or other medicines that can affect the liver

Store Endometryl 50 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.