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Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Vhb Life Sciences Inc
Composition: Clomifene
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet is a medicine that has a similar action to the female hormone estrogen. It is used to induce egg production in women who are not able to ovulate due to certain medical conditions.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet

  • Flushing
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Blurred visionsevererare
  • Hot flashessevererare
  • Difficulty in breathingsevere
  • Severe stomach achesevererare
  • Weight gain
  • Yellowing of skin and eyessevererare
  • Anxiety and nervousnessrare
  • Breast pain and tenderness
  • Trouble sleeping
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed after 5-10 days of administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 15-20 days.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Any suspicion of a pregnancy should be ruled out before starting the use of this medicine. It is advised to consult your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Use of this women is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding. If the use of this medicine is absolutely necessary then your doctor may ask to discontinue breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Cerofene 100 MG Tablet
Merck Consumer Healthcare Ltd.
Clome 100 MG Tablet
Abbott India Ltd.
Fertomid 100 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Materna Cc 100 MG Tablet
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Maturova 100 MG Tablet
Novartis India Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet

  • Infertility due to ovulatory failure

    This medicine is used for the treatment of infertility caused due to failure of the ovary to release an egg after other reasons for the infertility is ruled out.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Clomifene or any other component present with it.

  • Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have abnormal vaginal/uterine bleeding that is yet to be diagnosed.

  • Thyroid/Adrenal gland disorder

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an active disease of the thyroid or adrenal glands.

  • Endometrial cancer

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having uterine cancer.

  • Liver disease

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an impairment of liver function.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Call the doctor for further instructions if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.

  • Overdose

    Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, headache, hot flashes etc.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Disease

    Information not available.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Ovuclom 100 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Your dose is likely to change over the course of treatment. It is advised to undergo tests that will ensure the safe and effective use of this medicine. Follow all the instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Any suspicion of a pregnancy should be ruled out before starting the use of this medicine. It is advised to consult your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - Use of this women is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding. If the use of this medicine is absolutely necessary then your doctor may ask to discontinue breastfeeding.

General warnings

  • Evaluation of hormone levels

    - It is advised to evaluate the levels of sex hormones and rule out diseases like endometrial cancer, ovarian cysts before starting the treatment with this medicine. It is advised to undergo a regular pelvic examination before and during the course of treatment.

  • Multiple pregnancies

    - Use of this medicine may increase the risk of multiple pregnancies. it is advised to discuss the risks associated with the use of this medicine.

  • Visual disturbances

    - Use of this medicine has been associated with an impairment of vision in some patients. It is advised to not drive vehicles while using this medicine.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine is similar to female sex hormone estrogen and works by stimulating the release of an egg from the ovary.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Synthetic ovulation stimulants
Schedule
Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Nov 2017

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