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Cerofene is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Female Infertility. The alternative uses of Cerofene have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Cerofene is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cerofene can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cerofene go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cerofene has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cerofene's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cerofene related warnings section.
The section on Cerofene contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Cerofene may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cerofene is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cerofene 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 |
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Is the use of Cerofene safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cerofene. It is best to stop taking Cerofene immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cerofene safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cerofene on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cerofene will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Cerofene on the Kidneys?
Cerofene does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cerofene on the Liver?
Cerofene does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cerofene on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cerofene on the heart have been reported.
Cerofene 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 Cerofene unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cerofene habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cerofene has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cerofene does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cerofene is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cerofene for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cerofene
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cerofene together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cerofene
Information about the interaction of Cerofene and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Take Cerofene once daily for five days or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver diseases and thyroid dysfunction.
Yes, Cerofene is antiestrogen because it is a weak estrogen receptor antagonist that weakly affects the estrogen from mediating its biological effect which in turn stimulates the release of gonadotropin hormones both in men and women.
Yes, you can take Cerofene with folic acid. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with folic acid then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Cerofene 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.
Cerofene contains clomifene that is an ovulatory stimulant which works by stimulating the release of gonadotropin hormones such as luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) from the pituitary gland in the brain. This leads to maturation of ovarian follicle and increases the circulating level of estradiol (female sex hormone) which induces ovulation.
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