Active ingredient
- danazol
Legal Category
POM: Prescription only medicine
POM: Prescription only medicine
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Danol 100mg Capsules, Danol 200mg Capsules
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Danol 100mg Capsules
Danol 200mg Capsules
(danazol)
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine
In this leaflet:
1. What Danol is and what it is used for
2. Before you take Danol
3. How to take Danol
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Danol
6. Further Information
1. What Danol is and what it is used for
Danol contains a medicine called danazol. It works by changing the way some hormones act in your body. It is used to treat:
2. Before you take Danol
Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if:
Do not take if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Danol.
Take special care with Danol Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if:
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Danol.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Danol can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Danol works.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
Danol may increase the effect of the following medicines:
Danol may lower the effect of the following medicines:
Operations or tests
If you are due to have an operation, tell your doctor you are taking Danol. This is because Danol can increase the effect of some anaesthetics.
If you have to take Danol for more than six months your doctor will arrange for an ultrasound test to check your liver.
Taking Danol with food and drink
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Danol. This is because drinking alcohol while taking Danol can make you feel sick or short of breath.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not take Danol if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. If you think you may have become pregnant while taking Danol, stop taking it straight away and talk to your doctor.
Do not breast-feed if you are taking Danol. This is because small amounts may pass into mothers’ milk. If you are planning to breast-feed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Danol
This medicine contains lactose, which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. How to take Danol
Always take Danol exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Taking this medicine
How much to take
The usual dose depends on your needs and the illness being treated:
The dose for each day may be split between two and four separate doses.
DO NOT TAKE more than 8 of the 100mg capsules or 4 of the 200mg capsules in one day.
If you take more Danol than you should
If you take more capsules than you should, tell a doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken.
If you forget to take Danol
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Danol
Keep taking Danol until your doctor tells you to stop taking it. Do not stop taking Danol just because you feel better. If you stop your illness may get worse.
Blood tests
Your doctor may carry out regular blood tests to check your liver is working properly and your blood levels are normal. Also, taking Danol may affect the results of some other blood tests.
These include the following tests:
If you are going to have a blood test, it is important to tell your doctor you are taking Danol.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Danol can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Danol and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:
Stop taking Danol and tell a doctor straight away if you notice any of the following side effects (frequency not known) – you may need urgent medical treatment:
Any other severe symptoms which you cannot explain
Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects (frequency not known):
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects (frequency not known) gets serious or lasts longer than a few days:
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Danol
Keep this medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it.
Do not use Danol after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Further Information
What Danol contains
What Danol looks like and contents of the pack
Danol 100mg capsules are grey and white with D 100 printed on it in black ink.
Danol 200mg capsules are orange and white with D 200 printed on them in black ink. Danol capsules are supplied in cartons of 50, 60 and 100 capsules.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
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This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet was last revised in 11/2020
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