Description

Danazol is used to treat a number of different medical problems. These include:

• Endometriosis;
• Fibrocystic breast disease (cysts in the breasts);
• Hereditary angioedema (swelling of the different parts of the body, such as abdomen or stomach, arms, legs, throat, skin, or sexual organs.

INSTRUCTIONS

It is very important that you use danazol only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects.

You must start taking danazol while you are having your monthly period.

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

If you miss a dose of danazol, 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.

DOSAGE

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

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For oral dosage form (capsules):
For treatment of mild endometriosis:
Adults—At first, 200 to 400 milligrams (mg), divided in two doses, for at least 3 to 6 months and up to 9 months. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For treatment of moderate to severe endometriosis:
Adults—At first, 800 milligrams (mg) per day, divided in two doses, for at least 3 to 6 months and up to 9 months. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For treatment of fibrocystic breast disease:
Adults—100 to 400 milligrams (mg) per day, divided in two doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For prevention of hereditary angioedema:
Adults—At first, 200 milligrams (mg) two or three times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and depending upon your condition.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

STORAGE

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

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