Clomid
Clomifene tablets for female infertility. It stimulates ovulation by triggering hormone release from the pituitary gland, so regular monitoring is needed.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Clomifene
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
Clomid is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Clomid depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Clomid details
- Condition
- Female Infertility
- Alternative names
- clomiphene citrate
- Therapeutic class
- Ovulation Stimulant
- Pharmacological class
- Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Known off-label uses
- male hypogonadism
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; liver disease; unexplained uterine bleeding; ovarian cysts
- Minor side effects
- hot flushes; abdominal discomfort; headache
- Moderate side effects
- ovarian enlargement; blurred vision; nausea
- Serious side effects
- ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Onset Time
- 5–10 days
- Duration
- 5 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult females of childbearing age.
Patient summary
Clomifene tablets for female infertility. It stimulates ovulation by triggering hormone release from the pituitary gland, so regular monitoring is needed.
Mechanism of action
Blocks oestrogen receptors at the hypothalamus, stimulating pituitary release of LH and FSH to trigger follicular development.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Strictly contraindicated due to high embryopathic risk. Breastfeeding: May suppress lactation.
What you will receive
Clomid names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Clomifene 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.