Zendol 50 mg

Composition of Zendol 50 mg

Zendol 50 mg contains Danazol (50mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of Zendol 50 mg

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

Key benefits

• 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. Show More

How Zendol 50 mg works

Zendol 50mg 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.

How to take Zendol 50 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zendol 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting and withdrawal bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Zendol 50 mg

Most side effects of Zendol are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Zendol 50 mg

Warnings and precautions

Take a hormonal medicine at the same time every day; the effect depends on a steady level. Seek urgent care for sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, weakness on one side, or pain and swelling in a calf — hormone preparations can raise the risk of clots. Tell your doctor if you smoke, have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, or a family history of clots or breast cancer, before starting. Report any unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding to your doctor.

Do not take Zendol if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a history of blood clots, certain hormone-sensitive cancers, or active liver disease. Several are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin, several anti-epileptics and St John's wort make hormonal contraception unreliable. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.

How to store Zendol 50 mg

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Zendol 50 mg

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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SERUM INTERNATIONAL LTD`

Therapeutic class:

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Drug class:

Hormone preparation

Chemical class:

Estrane steroids