
Androxal
Enclomiphene tablets for secondary hypogonadism. Unlike testosterone replacement, it can help preserve fertility in men who wish to remain fertile.
- Category
- Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Enclomiphene
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
Androxal is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Androxal depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Androxal details
- Condition
- Secondary Hypogonadism
- Alternative names
- enclomiphene
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Pharmacological class
- Oestrogen Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- male infertility
- Contraindications
- prostate cancer; liver disease; unexplained visual abnormalities
- Minor side effects
- headache; hot flushes; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- elevated haematocrit; testicular volume change; joint pain
- Serious side effects
- deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Repros Therapeutics
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Oestrogens
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult males.
Patient summary
Enclomiphene tablets for secondary hypogonadism. Unlike testosterone replacement, it can help preserve fertility in men who wish to remain fertile.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises oestrogen receptors in the pituitary gland, stimulating LH and FSH secretion to increase endogenous testosterone production.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not indicated for females. Extremely teratogenic. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
What you will receive
Androxal names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Enclomiphene at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.