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Ovagen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Female Infertility are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ovagen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Ovagen 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Ovagen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ovagen 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.
In addition, Ovagen's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Ovagen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ovagen related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ovagen contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ovagen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ovagen is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Ovagen 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 Ovagen safe for pregnant women?
Ovagen may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ovagen again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ovagen safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Ovagen in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Ovagen is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ovagen on the Kidneys?
Ovagen is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ovagen on the Liver?
Ovagen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ovagen on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ovagen on the heart have been reported.
Ovagen 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 Ovagen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ovagen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ovagen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ovagen as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ovagen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ovagen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ovagen
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ovagen, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ovagen
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ovagen with alcohol.
Rarely, Ovagen causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you are experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
No, Ovagen is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Ovagen 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.
Ovagen 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, Ovagen can treat anovulation which is due to some medical condition such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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