Therapeutic Indications Of Androcur Tablets It is an anti-androgen therapy. It blocks the actions of male sex hormones (androgens) and reduces the amount of male sex hormones produced by the body. It is used to control sexual desire in men who have an increased sex drive (hypersexuality) and/or sexual deviation. Method Of Administration Of Androcur Tablets Your doctor will decide what dose you will take depending on your treatment. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. • The usual dose is 1 tablet twice a day. Once the desired effect is achieved, your dose may be gradually lowered. • Take the tablet after your morning and evening meals and swallow it whole with a drink of water. Undesirable Side Effects Of Androcur Tablets Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing. Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body. Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Androcur Tablets Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Cyproterone Several blood tests or checks may be required while you are taking this medicine: • liver problems, some of them severe or even fatal, have been reported with cyproterone acetate treatment • using medicines such as Cyproterone has very rarely been linked to the development of benign (non-malignant) liver tumors and with some forms of liver cancer (malignant liver tumors) • Use of cyproterone acetate has been linked to the development of a generally benign brain tumor (meningioma) • blood clots have been reported in patients taking this medicine which may also be linked to the reason you are receiving Cyproterone. • effects on the blood (anemia) have been reported rarely during long term treatment with this medicine • shortness of breath has been reported in patients taking this medicine at high doses (300 mg daily) • Cyproterone can alter the sugar levels in your blood. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels regularly. Your doctor may alter the dose of medicine used to treat your diabetes Storage Conditions Of Androcur Tablets Store below 25°c Don’t refrigerate Used patches still contain some active hormones. To protect the environment, the patches should be disposed of with care. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.