Clomid: An Effective Medicine for Treating Female Infertility

Clomiphene, the active component present in Clomid was approved for medical use in 1967. Its chemical formula is C₂₆H₂₈ClNO • C₆H₈O₇ and its molecular weight is 598.09. It is contained within the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is a drug with considerable pharmacological potency. The exact mechanism of Clomid Tablet is not established. This medication is supposed to interact with estrogen receptors of the pituitary, endometrium, ovary, hypothalamus, cervix, and vagina. Its main action of encouraging ovulation is because of its antiestrogenic property. It prompts the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are vital for growth and development of ovarian follicle, ovulation, and consecutive growth and function of the corpus luteum, the outcome is pregnancy.

• Follow the dosage regime properly. If you have any doubts ask your doctor or physician before starting the medicine. 
• The oral tablets of Generic Clomid Tablet are to be taken orally with a glass of water.
• The dose of this medication will vary depending on your health condition and response to therapy.
• Clomid medication is usually taken one time in a day for five days, beginning from day 5 of the cycle.
• It is better to take Clomid medicine at the same time daily for you to remember.
• Do not exceed or limit the dose than suggested by your physician.

• Before you consume this medicine, inform your physician or pharmacist if you are hypersensitive to its active constituent, Clomiphene or if you are suffering from any other kind of allergy.
• Before taking Clomid medicine, inform your physician if you have a history of liver dysfunction, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts (except due to polycystic ovary syndrome), thyroid or adrenal gland dysfunction, and unusual vaginal bleeding.
• The use of Clomid medication is likely to cause multiple births. 
• This medication is not suitable for use in women who are already pregnant.
• Clomiphene, the active component of Generic Clomid 50mg can pass into breast milk and reduce milk production. So, use this medication only after asking your doctor in case of breastfeeding.

Like every other medicine, few side effects can also be observed with Generic Clomid Tablet. These side effects are momentary and they last only until the drug is present in the body. The common side effects observed after taking Clomid medication include

• Headache
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Breast pain
• Flushing
• Breast tenderness 

If any of these side effects aggravate or last for a long time, inform your physician instantaneously.

Generally, Clomid medicine does not produce serious side effects. If you observe any of the below mentioned serious side effects, call your physician immediately and seek prompt medical care.

• Blurred vision
• Severe stomach pain
• Trouble breathing 
• Yellowing of skin and eyes

Additional information

Which drugs cannot be taken with Clomid?

Clomid medication is tolerated by most of the females. It has known to produce moderate interaction with Danazol. So, avoid taking this medication and Clomid Generic together to avoid undesirable consequences.

What should be done in the case of Overdose?

If someone has overdosed and is experiencing serious symptoms such as difficulty in breathing and passing out, call 911 or a poison control center at once. The symptoms of overdose can include vision problems, vomiting, abdominal or pelvic pain.

What if a dose of Clomid is missed?

• If you miss a dose, call your health care provider for further advice.
• Never take an extra dose to catch up for a missed dose unless your physician advises you to do so.