Zendol 50mg 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.

Zendol 50mg 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 Zendol Capsule

Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Endometriosis
Treatment of Menstrual pain
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Benign fibrocystic breast disease

Benefits of Zendol Capsule

In Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Zendol 50mg 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.

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. Zendol 50mg 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.

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Side effects of Zendol 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 Zendol

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 Zendol Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zendol 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zendol Capsule works

Zendol 50mg Capsule modulates the action of certain female hormones in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zendol 50mg Capsule.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Zendol 50mg Capsule 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

Zendol 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zendol 50mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zendol 50mg Capsule may cause some side effects such as dizziness, a spinning feeling, and changes in eyesight. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zendol 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zendol 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zendol 50mg Capsule may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Zendol 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zendol 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zendol 50mg 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.

What if you forget to take Zendol Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Zendol 50mg Capsule, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Zendol 50mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Isoxazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Androgen Derivatives- Endometriosis

Patient concerns

Suddenly heavy menstrual bleeding

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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I want to know about copper t is it safe to use for upto 2 years and does it have any side effects, is it possible copper t could be broken themselves

Dr. Jyoti Arora

Sexology

Copper-T is safe as a method of contraception but in some cases it causes heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle.If you have pain in the lower abdomen and heavy bleeding during your cycles then you should get yourself checked by a gynaecologist

I have the problem of endometriosis with heavy bleeding and painful intercourse

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear mam as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. In homeopathy symptoms, history and examination is very important. In majority of cases, after a long case taking and case workout, we try to select a constitutional remedy which is used to treat the disease from its root cause. Taking a constitutional treatment shall also take care the reoccurrence of disease.

User feedback

Patients taking Zendol 50mg Capsule

Once A Day

62%

Twice A Day

38%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

100%

What were the side-effects while using Zendol 50mg Capsule?

Headache

25%

Irregular men*

25%

Acne

25%

Hair loss

25%

*Irregular menstrual cycle

How do you take Zendol Capsule?

With food

100%

Please rate Zendol 50mg Capsule on price

Expensive

100%

FAQs

What are the possible side effects of using Zendol 50mg Capsule?

The common side effects associated with Zendol 50mg 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.

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