Additional information Active substance Methandienone Blood pressure Can cause hypertension Side effects Liver toxicity, acne, gynecomastia, hypertension, increased LDL cholesterol, decreased HDL cholesterol, testicular atrophy Effects Muscle mass gain, strength enhancement, improved athletic performance Dosage (sports) 15-50 mg/day Dosage (medical) Not typically used medically in modern medicine, historically 5 mg/day Half-life 3 to 6 hours Main action Increases protein synthesis and muscle strength Substance class Anabolic-androgenic steroid Formula C20H28O2 Chemical name 17ОІ-hydroxy-17О±-methylandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one Storage conditions Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light Trade name Dianabol, Averbol, Danabol Also known as Dbol, Methandrostenolone Lab Test Can be detected in urine using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) Aromatization Yes Hepatotoxicity Yes HBR Yes Water Retention Yes Acne Yes Dosage 150-350mg/week Classification Anabolic steroid Active Half-Life 5-6 hours Raw Material Methandienone Use in sports Popular among bodybuilders and athletes for performance enhancement Manufacturer EMIRATES BIOTECH Packing 60 tabs (25 mg/tab)