Additional information Active Half-Life 6-8 hours Storage conditions Should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light Side effects Liver damage, acne, gynecomastia, aggression, male pattern baldness Effects Increased muscle mass, enhanced athletic performance Dosage (sports) 15-50 mg per day Dosage (medical) Not applicable (no longer used medically in most countries) Half-life 3 to 6 hours Main action Promotes muscle growth by mimicking the effects of testosterone Substance class Anabolic-androgenic steroid Formula C20H28O2 Chemical name 17О±-Methyl-Оґ1-testosterone Trade name Dianabol Classification Anabolic Steroid (Methandrostenolone) Blood pressure Can cause hypertension Also known as Methandrostenolone, Dbol Lab Test Can be detected by specific urine tests Aromatization High Hepatotoxicity High HBR Possible (High Blood Pressure) Water Retention High Acne Possible Dosage 50 mg per day Use in sports Commonly used to increase muscle mass and strength