Danocrine
Danazol 50mg, 100mg and 200mg hard capsules, used in the management of endometriosis and hereditary angioedema. A synthetic androgen.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Danazol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 50 · 100 · 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Danocrine on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Endometriosis · Hereditary Angioedema
- Therapeutic class
- Androgen
- Pharmacological class
- Synthetic Androgen
- Known off-label uses
- fibrocystic breast disease
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver function; monitor for masculinising effects; use contraception
- Minor side effects
- weight gain; acne; oily skin
- Moderate side effects
- virilisation; menstrual irregularities; hot flushes
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 4–6 weeks
- Duration
- 6–12 months
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; ciclosporin; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
Contraindications
pregnancy; breastfeeding; androgen-dependent tumours; severe hepatic dysfunction; porphyria
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Danazol 50mg, 100mg and 200mg hard capsules, used in the management of endometriosis and hereditary angioedema. A synthetic androgen.
Mechanism of action
Danazol is a synthetic androgen derived from ethisterone that inhibits the secretion of pituitary gonadotropins, thus suppressing ovarian function and decreasing the production of oestrogen.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; must use reliable contraception. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Danocrine is the brand name for danazol, a medication used to treat endometriosis and hereditary angioedema. Sanofi manufactures the product as a tablet in 50, 100, and 200mg strengths. Patients often rely on this treatment for consistent management of these specific endocrine and inflammatory conditions.
Buying Danocrine online
Generic danazol, much of it made in India, is often far more affordable than the original brand, helping expats who live far from a well stocked medical provider. Many people now order Danocrine online for delivery across Singapore and Malaysia, ensuring consistent access to their status management plans.
What you will receive
Danocrine is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Sanofi and do not ship the original Danocrine.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Danazol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.