- For female infertility.
50mg OD *5/7 from the 5th day of cycle or any day if menses are not occurring.
Second course is instituted if ovulation does not occur in first course; 100mg OD *5/7
Third course given 30 days after second course; 100mg OD *5/7
Tablets: 50mg
Selective Estrogen receptor Modulator (SERM).
It triggers the brain’s pituitary gland to secrete an increased amount of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and LH (luteinizing hormone), stimulating the growth of the ovarian follicle and thus initiates ovulation.
- Ovarian enlargement
- Vasomotor flushing
- Abdominal discomfort
- Convulsions
- Endometriosis
- Breast discomfort
- Blurred vision
- Nausea & vomiting.
- Pregnancy
- Hormone-dependent tumors
- Ovarian cysts
- Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding
- Uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal dysfunction
- Hepatic or pituitary disorders.
None known.
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Category B3; Contraindicated |
| Breastfeeding | Unknown |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciphene | 50mg | Tablet | 30’s | Metro Pharma | Metro Pharma |
| Clomitab | 50mg | Tablet | 10’s | Nabiqasim Industries | Harley’s Ltd |
| Clophene | 50mg | Tablet | 30’s | Biopharma Ltd | Biopharma Ltd |
| Ovuclon | 50mg | Tablet | 50’s | Incepta Pharma | Radiance Pharma |
| Ovulet | 50mg | Tablet | 10’s | Renata Limited | Harley’s Ltd |