Danafem 100mg CA Tablet
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Product introduction
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet 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.
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet 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 Danafem Tablet
- Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Endometriosis
- Treatment of Menstrual pain
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Benign fibrocystic breast disease
Benefits of Danafem Tablet
In Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet 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.
In Treatment of Menstrual pain
Painful periods have a big impact on everyday life of a woman and there is not always an obvious cause. Danafem 100mg CA Tablet 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 Danafem Tablet
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 Danafem
- 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 Danafem Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Danafem 100mg CA Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Danafem Tablet works
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet modulates the action of certain female hormones in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Danafem 100mg CA Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet may cause some side effects such as dizziness, a spinning feeling, and changes in eyesight. This may affect your driving ability.
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet may cause some side effects such as dizziness, a spinning feeling, and changes in eyesight. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Danafem 100mg CA Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Danafem 100mg CA Tablet may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Danafem 100mg CA Tablet may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Danafem 100mg CA Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Danafem 100mg CA Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Danafem 100mg CA Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Use of Danafem 100mg CA Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Danafem Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Danafem 100mg CA Tablet, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Danafem 100mg CA Tablet 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Isoxazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Androgen Derivatives- Endometriosis
Interaction with drugs
Taking Danafem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause muscle damage.
Do not consume Simvastatin with Danazol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness
If used together, If used together, Danazol may interrupt the efficacy of Progesterone. It may also lead to the development of male physical characteristics in a female fetus.
It
Concurrent use may cause muscle damage.
Do not consume Atorvastatin with Danazol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tendernes
If used together, If used together, Danazol may interrupt the efficacy of Estradiol. It may also lead to the development of male physical characteristics in a female fetus.
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Danazol may reduce the efficacy of Progesterone (Natural Micronized).
It is recommended to use alternative methods (IUDs, depot, or barrier methods) of contraception.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What are the possible side effects of using Danafem 100mg CA Tablet?
The common side effects associated with Danafem 100mg CA Tablet 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.
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Country of origin: India
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