Fertogard 50 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Clomiphene (50mg) |
Salt Synonyms | Clomifene |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Triphenyl Ethylene Stilbene Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
Action Class | Partial estrogen agonist |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 442 |
FAQ
What is the Fertogard 50 used for?
Fertogard 50 is used in some women who are unable to become pregnant, due to problem with ovulation (release of an egg) or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Can I take Fertogard 50 if I have an ovarian cyst?
No, Fertogard 50 should not be taken, if there is a cyst in the ovary. Please consult your doctor before use
After how many days of Fertogard 50 intake should I have sex to get pregnant?
It is ideal to have sex after 5-10 days of taking Fertogard 50. However, your doctor may examine you regularly during the treatment and suggest you the best possible days.
Can I take Fertogard 50 with metformin?
Fertogard 50 can be taken with metformin, only if advised by your doctor.
For how many cycles can I take Fertogard 50?
Your treatment with Fertogard 50 may be repeated by the doctor until you get pregnant. However, the treatment can be repeated only for up to 4 menstrual cycles.
What are the common side effects of using Fertogard 50?
The most common side effects associated with Fertogard 50 are hot flushes (red and warm face), stomach discomfort, and breast pain. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Can I take Fertogard 50 without a doctor’s prescription?
No, Fertogard 50 is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold without a doctor’s prescription
How and in what dose should I take Fertogard 50?
For best results, take Fertogard 50 strictly as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the duration for which you take the medicine depends on the medical problem being treated.
What if you forget to take Fertogard Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fertogard 50, please consult your doctor.
Fertogard 50 Tablet Reviews
Fertogard 50 is a medicine used to treat female infertility. It is used in women who are unable to become pregnant, due to ovulation problems or suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Fertogard 50 should be taken as advised because it is not recommended for more than 3 menstrual cycles. The most common side effects associated with this medicine are hot flushes (red and warm face), stomach discomfort, breast pain, and visual disturbence. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
How Fertogard 50 Tablet Works
Fertogard 50 is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which treats female infertility. It works by promoting the release of reproductive hormones. This helps stimulate the release of eggs from the ovary (ovulation).
How to Use Fertogard 50 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fertogard 50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Fertogard 50 Tablet
- In Treatment of Female infertility: Fertogard 50 helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is commonly used in women who are taking treatment for ovulation related issues or for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Take this medicine in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Fertogard 50 Tablet
- Treatment of Female infertility
Fertogard 50 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Fertogard 50 may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Fertogard 50 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fertogard 50. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fertogard 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Liver
UNSAFE
Fertogard 50 is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fertogard 50 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may cause blurring of vision. Be cautious while driving or doing anything requiring mental focus.
- It is not safe for long-term use. Hence, it is advisable not to use it for more than 3 menstrual cycles.
- Fertogard 50 promotes the release of reproductive hormones so it is used in women who cannot get pregnant because they are not ovulating or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
- The medicine will cause ovulation after 5-10 days. It is advisable to have regular intercourse during this period.
- Inform your doctor if you experience abdominal pain and distention, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight gain while taking this medicine.
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