Description
- Clomid contains a medicine called clomiphene citrate, this belongs to a group of medicines called ovulation stimulants. It works by stimulating the release of eggs from the ovary (ovulation).
- Clomid is used for some types of infertility, in women who are not ovulating properly.
- This product requires a prescription.
- Quantity: 10 tablets.
Clomid contains a medicine called clomiphene citrate. This belongs to a group of medicines called ovulation stimulants. It works by stimulating the release of eggs from the ovary (ovulation). Clomid is used for some types of infertility, in women who are not ovulating properly.
Dosage:
Always take Clomid exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Your doctor will tell you when in your menstrual cycle to start taking the tablets.
- For the first course of treatment, take one tablet a day for five days.
- If you do not have a period after the first course of treatment your doctor will increase your dose to two tablets a day for five days.
- You should start this second course at least 30 days after the first course.
- You will not usually take more than three courses of treatment. If ovulation does not happen after three courses talk to your doctor.
Composition:
- Each tablet contains 50mg of the active substance, clomiphene citrate.
- The other ingredients are sucrose, lactose, soluble starch, maize starch, magnesium stearate, iron oxide yellow (E172), purified water
Side effects:
Like all medicines, Clomid can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Clomid and see your doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:
- You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
- You have numbness, weakness or paralysis on one side of your body, slurred speech, sudden blurred vision, confusion or unsteadiness. These could be signs of a stroke.
