Decabolic 200 is an injectable preparation containing the active ingredient nandrolone decanoate. Nandrolone is used in the treatment of osteoporosis (i.e., bone degeneration) due to its positive influence on calcium metabolism and the increase in bone mass. It also has a positive effect on protein metabolism and is used where a protein deficiency exists, ex. during chronic debilitating diseases, after major surgery & severe trauma.

This medicine belongs to the group of medicines known as anabolic steroids. They are related to testosterone, a male sex hormone. Anabolic steroids help to rebuild tissues that have become weak because of serious injury or illness. A diet high in proteins and calories is necessary with anabolic steroid treatment.

Take this medicine only as directed. Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

In order for this medicine to work properly, it is important that you follow a diet high in proteins and calories . If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Dosing:
The dose of these medicines will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of mg that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking the anabolic steroid .

Women and girls 14 years of age and older—50 to 100 milligrams (mg) injected into a muscle every one to four weeks.

Men and boys 14 years of age and older—50 to 200 mg injected into a muscle every one to four weeks.

Your doctor may want to continue treatment for up to twelve weeks. After a four-week rest period without receiving this medicine, your doctor may want you to repeat the cycle.

Children up to 2 years of age—Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Children 2 to 13 years of age—25 to 50 mg injected into a muscle every three to four weeks.

Missed dose:
If you miss a dose of this medicine and your dosing schedule is:

* One dose a day—Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if you do not remember it until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
* More than one dose a day—Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

Storage—To store this medicine:

* Keep out of the reach of children.
* Store away from heat and direct light.
* Keep the liquid form of this medicine from freezing.
* Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

SIDE-EFFECTS:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Acne; enlarging penis; increased frequency of erections; unnatural hair growth; Acne or oily skin; enlarging clitoris; hoarseness or deepening of voice; irregular menstrual periods; unnatural hair growth; unusual hair loss;

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Bone pain; nausea or vomiting; sore tongue; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual bleeding; unusual weight gain; Black, tarry, or light-colored stools; dark-colored urine; purple- or red-colored spots on body or inside the mouth or nose; sore throat and/or fever; vomiting of blood;