Benzol 100mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is benzol 100mg tablet used for?
Benzol 100mg Tablet contains Danazol, a synthetic androgen used to treat endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease. It works by suppressing the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, reducing estrogen levels, and thereby shrinking abnormal tissue growth. It also helps relieve pelvic pain and breast tenderness.
- Generic Name: Danazol
- Manufacturer: Solitaire Pharmacia Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ benzol 100mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, hereditary angioedema, menorrhagia, precocious puberty.
Off-label uses: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Gynecomastia, Precocious puberty in males
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Danazol |
| Brand Name | Benzol |
| Manufacturer | Solitaire Pharmacia Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Androgen- Endometereosis |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Suppresses pituitary-ovarian axis by inhibiting gonadotropin release; also has androgenic and antiestrogenic effects.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take benzol 100mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of benzol 100mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Weight gain
- Acne
- Hirsutism
- Voice deepening
- Hot flashes
- Sweating
- Edema
- Headache
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Thromboembolism
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- Pancreatitis
- Peliosis hepatis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Benign intracranial hypertension
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Aplastic anemia
- Allergic reactions
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Decreased danazol efficacy |
| Cyclosporine | Moderate | Increased cyclosporine toxicity |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclosporine
- Tacrolimus
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Statins
- Antidiabetic agents
- Phenytoin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Corticosteroids
- Theophylline
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase danazol levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding, severe hepatic/renal/cardiac disease, porphyria, thromboembolic disorders.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, lipid profile, pregnancy test, blood glucose, and signs of thromboembolism.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for benzol 100mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.