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Mephy, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Female Infertility. Other than this, Mephy has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Mephy depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Mephy side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mephy go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Mephy's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Mephy related warnings talks about Mephy's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Mephy are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Mephy with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mephy is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Mephy is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Female) |
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Is the use of Mephy safe for pregnant women?
Mephy can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Mephy right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Mephy safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Mephy on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Mephy will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Mephy on the Kidneys?
Mephy does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mephy on the Liver?
Mephy is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Mephy on the Heart?
Mephy is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mephy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mephy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mephy habit forming or addictive?
Mephy does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mephy since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mephy only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mephy in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mephy
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Mephy and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mephy
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mephy and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Mephy and Provera (medroxyprogesterone) can be taken together. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with Provera then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Mephy may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
No, Mephy does not cause cramps. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Mephy is a brand name of clomifene and it is available in the form of a tablet. It is an ovulatory stimulant that belongs to the class of drug known as selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of female infertility (ovulatory dysfunction or failure) due to some medical condition such as polycystic ovary syndrome.
Yes, Mephy might cause acne. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of acne is not known. If you are experiencing acne after using this drug, then you are advised to use a cream containing salicylic acid.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Clomid® (clomiphene citrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 312