Methyldrostanolone — Superdrol 10mg by Dragon Pharma
Superdrol is Dragon Pharma's formulation of oral Methyldrostanolone at 10mg per tablet — effectively a 17-alpha-methylated version of Masteron (Drostanolone), inheriting Masteron's non-aromatising, DHT-derived profile while gaining oral bioavailability through the 17-alpha-methylation. With an anabolic ratio of 400 and androgenic ratio of only 20, Superdrol produces exceptional anabolic gains per unit of androgenic activity — delivering rapid, dry mass gains without water retention while carrying the significant hepatotoxicity that defines all 17-alpha-alkylated oral steroids.
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What Superdrol Is — Methylated Masteron
The chemical relationship between Superdrol and Masteron is a genuine information gap that explains Superdrol's entire pharmacological profile:
- Masteron (Drostanolone) is a DHT-derived injectable AAS — it does not aromatise (no estrogen conversion), has high androgenic activity in its injectable form, and is used for hardness and cutting
- Superdrol adds a 17-alpha-methyl group to the Drostanolone molecule — this modification creates oral bioavailability by protecting the compound from first-pass hepatic metabolism, while simultaneously creating the hepatotoxicity associated with all 17-AA compounds
- Because the base compound (Drostanolone) is a DHT derivative that does not aromatise, adding the methyl group does not change this property — Superdrol also does not aromatise, producing the dry gains it is known for
- The 17-alpha-methyl group dramatically increases the compound's anabolic activity at the androgen receptor beyond Drostanolone alone — Superdrol's anabolic ratio (400) far exceeds Masteron's (62), while the androgenic ratio (20) remains relatively low — producing the high anabolic-to-androgenic profile that makes it unusually effective for an oral
The "Prohormone" History — Superdrol Before Scheduling
Superdrol has a unique documented history as a legal supplement that competitor content rarely covers adequately:
- Methyldrostanolone was first synthesised in the 1950s and appeared briefly in early literature but was never commercialised as a prescription drug at the time
- In 2005, it was introduced to the US supplement market as "Super-Randro" and subsequently "Superdrol" by Designer Supplements — marketed as a "prohormone" dietary supplement, leveraging a regulatory gap where specific synthetic steroids were not yet scheduled
- Superdrol became notorious among bodybuilders in 2005-2006 for its potency — user reports described it as producing more dramatic dry mass gains than any legal supplement previously available, with multiple reports of significant liver toxicity
- It was added to the Controlled Substances Act in 2012 when the Anabolic Steroid Control Act was expanded. Unlike some other prohormone compounds, Superdrol's brief legal commercial availability generated documented real-world user data from healthy individuals, providing a practical safety and efficacy profile
Superdrol vs Other Dry Oral Mass Compounds
| Parameter | Superdrol | M1T | Winstrol 50mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anabolic ratio | 400 | 910–1,600 | 320 |
| Androgenic ratio | 20 | 100–200 | 30 |
| Aromatisation | None — DHT base | None — DHB base | None — DHT base |
| Water retention | Minimal — dry gains | Minimal — dry gains | Minimal |
| Hepatotoxicity | Severe | Significant | Moderate |
| Lethargy | Pronounced | Very pronounced | Minimal |
| Strength gains | Very significant | Very significant | Moderate |
| Max cycle length | 4 weeks | 2–4 weeks | 6–8 weeks |
Effects and Benefits
- Rapid dry lean mass gains — 5-10kg in a typical 4-week Superdrol cycle is commonly reported
- Significant strength increases — typically faster and larger than Dianabol at equivalent anabolic doses
- No aromatisation — no water retention, no AI required
- High anabolic-to-androgenic ratio (400:20) — less androgenic side effects than equivalent anabolic effect from testosterone
- No estrogenic gynecomastia from Superdrol itself
Dosage and Administration
| Experience Level | Daily Dose | Cycle Length |
|---|---|---|
| First Superdrol cycle | 10–20 mg/day | 3–4 weeks |
| Experienced | 20–30 mg/day | 3–4 weeks maximum |
Superdrol's ~8-12 hour half-life allows once or twice daily dosing. The 10mg tablet can be taken whole for 10mg/day starting dose or used as 20mg (two tablets) for the standard dose. Strict 4-week maximum due to severe hepatotoxicity — liver enzyme monitoring before and after use is essential. Never stack with other 17-AA hepatotoxic orals. For the injectable alternative with reduced first-pass hepatic load, see the Superdrol Injectable.
Side Effects
- Severe hepatotoxicity — ALT/AST elevation is rapid and pronounced; monitoring is non-negotiable
- Lethargy — pronounced fatigue during use; qualitatively similar to M1T and more severe than Dianabol
- Suppression of natural testosterone — Post Cycle Therapy required
- Blood pressure elevation — common and can be significant
- No estrogenic side effects from Superdrol itself — though stacked testosterone still aromatises
Building a Cycle Around Superdrol Oral
- Enantat 250 or Cypionat 250 as injectable testosterone base
- Superdrol as a 3-4 week kickstart or finishing compound — never as the sole AAS
- Never combine with Dianabol, Halotestin, Oral Tren or other hepatotoxic orals simultaneously
- Clomid or Nolvadex for PCT
"Superdrol 10mg is the standard starting tablet — 10mg/day for the first week allows liver enzyme assessment before escalating to 20mg/day for the remainder of a 4-week cycle, following the same careful approach the compound's documented hepatotoxicity demands."
Storage and Handling
Store Superdrol at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the original packaging sealed until use.