Danocrine
Indicated to manage endometriosis, utilized to support hormonal regulation.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Danazol
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 50 · 100 · 200mg
Danocrine details
- 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
- Patient summary
- Indicated to manage endometriosis, utilized to support hormonal regulation.
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- 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
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Danocrine
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
Danocrine is registered across 14 markets, including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Availability extends throughout the region, with further coverage in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. 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 these Asian territories, ensuring consistent access to their status management plans.