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Danogen 100 Capsule

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 13 Apr 2026 | 10:23 AM (IST)
Danogen 100 Capsule is used to treat various menstrual problems including painful or irregular periods, premenstrual tension (PMT), benign fibrocystic breast disease (painful breast disease), and a condition called endometriosis.
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Product introduction

Danogen 100 Capsule can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, hair loss, voice changes, acne, and irregular menstrual cycle. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You should stop taking it if you become pregnant.

Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes or migraine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor may perform blood tests regularly to check blood cells, liver, and thyroid are working properly.

Uses of Danogen Capsule

Benefits of Danogen Capsule

Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Danogen 100 Capsule may help reduce PMS symptoms such as mood swings, anxiousness, tiredness, bloating, breast tenderness and headaches. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep, and using relaxation techniques may also be helpful.
Treatment of Menstrual pain
Painful periods have a big impact on everyday life of a woman and there is not always an obvious cause. Danogen 100 Capsule helps relieve pain and cramps during periods. You may have to use painkillers (NSAIDs) as well for rapid pain relief. Ask your doctor about which are most suitable.

Side effects of Danogen Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Danogen
  • Hoarseness of voice
  • Hair loss
  • Weight gain
  • Acne
  • Abnormal hair growth on a women face and body
  • Voice change
  • Itchy scalp
  • Swelling
  • Sore throat
  • Irregular menstrual cycle

How to use Danogen Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Danogen 100 Capsule may be taken with or without food.

How Danogen Capsule works

Danogen 100 Capsule works by reducing the levels of certain hormones like estrogen and progesterone in the body. This helps relieve symptoms of conditions like endometriosis, painful periods, and breast tenderness by lowering hormone-driven changes that cause discomfort.

Quick tips

  • Danogen 100 Capsule helps treat endometriosis and heavy or painful periods.
  • It may also be used to relieve severe breast pain and tenderness in benign fibrocystic breast disease.
  • Use effective measures to avoid pregnancy during treatment with this medicine as it can be harmful to an unborn baby. 
  • Do not drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it can make you feel sick or short of breath. 
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as hair loss, marked increase in facial or body hair,  voice change, altered vision, severe headache and vomiting, stabbing pains and/or unusual swelling in one leg, sudden breathlessness or sudden chest pain, while taking this medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Danogen 100 Capsule.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Danogen 100 Capsule is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Danogen 100 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Danogen 100 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Danogen 100 Capsule may cause some side effects such as dizziness, a spinning feeling, and changes in eyesight. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney

Kidney

UNSAFE
Danogen 100 Capsule is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Use of Danogen 100 Capsule may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Danogen 100 Capsule in patients with liver disease.
Use of Danogen 100 Capsule is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Danogen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Simvastatin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Simvastatin with Danazol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust your doses as per the observations.
Moderate

Atorvastatin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Atorvastatin with Danazol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them.
Moderate

Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (Oral Route)

It is recommended to use alternative methods (IUDs, depot, or barrier methods) of contraception. Danazol may reduce the efficacy of Progesterone (Natural Micronized).
Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Danazol may raise blood levels of Carbamazepine.
Moderate

Norethisterone (Oral Route)

It is recommended to use non-hormonal methods of contraception (like condoms) while taking Danazol. Danazol may reduce the efficacy of Norethisterone.

Frequently asked questions

The common side effects associated with Danogen 100 Capsule are weight gain, hair loss, acne, visual disturbances, irregular periods, nausea, feeling tired and mood changes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Estrane steroids

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Androgen Derivatives- Endometriosis

References

  1. Chrousos GP. The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 717-18.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 351-53.
  3. Danazol. Bridgewater, New Jersey: Sanofi-Aventis U.S.; 2011. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Danazol [Drug Label]. Bridgewater, New Jersey: Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC; 2011. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Once A Day
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Twice A Day
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Thrice A Day
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Four Times A Day
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Alternate Day
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Others
73%
Heavy menstrual bleeding
27%
Average
51%
Poor
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Hair loss
21%
Weight gain
14%
No Side Effect
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Breast size decreased
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Acne
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With food
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