Fertil 50 mg

Infertility in women due to failure of ovulation.

Clomiphene blocks oestrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, which increases the release of the hormones FSH and LH from the pituitary gland and stimulates ovulation.

50 mg once daily for 5 days, starting within about 5 days of the onset of menstruation. If ovulation does not occur, a second course of 100 mg daily for 5 days may be given in the next cycle. Treatment is usually limited to 6 cycles and must be supervised by a specialist.

Hot flushes, abdominal discomfort and bloating, enlargement of the ovaries, nausea, breast tenderness, headache and visual disturbances. Multiple pregnancy may occur.

To be used only on the prescription of a registered physician. Pregnancy should be excluded before each course. Stop treatment and report at once if visual disturbances or marked abdominal pain or swelling occur. Patients with polycystic ovaries are more sensitive and need lower doses.

Pregnancy, liver disease, ovarian cysts (other than polycystic ovaries), abnormal uterine bleeding of unknown cause and hormone-dependent tumours.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.