Ormeloxifene

Ormeloxifene is one of the selective estrogen receptor modulators, also known as SERMs. These are a class of medication which acts on the estrogen receptor in the body. Ormeloxifene is primarily used as a contraceptive but is also used for the treatment, prevention, control & improvement of uterine bleeding by exerting a contraceptive effect to normalize the bleeding. The dosage for a grown adult is 60 mg twice a week for the 1st 12 weeks and then 60 mg once a week for up to next 12 weeks.

Ormeloxifene should not be taken if you have any of the following problems such as: polycystic ovarian disease, cervical hyperplasia, recent history of jaundice or hepatic impairment, severe allergic states, TB, renal impairment. Women who desire to be pregnant should discontinue taking the drug. Ormeloxifene has a few side effects that include Delayed menses, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Weight gain.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Contraception

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Acne

• Water Retention

• Heavy Menstrual Periods

• Breast Tenderness

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ormeloxifene as ingredient

• Ormetect Capsule

  Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

• Centron Plus Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Sevista 60Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• ORMEFEN 60MG TABLET

  Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd

• Novex 30Mg Tablet

  Hindustan Latex Ltd

• Novex Ds 60Mg Tablet

  Hindustan Latex Ltd

• Sevista 30Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Ormeloxifene is a SERM ( selective estrogen receptor modulator) that acts on oestrogen receptors present in the endometrium of uterus to prevent proliferation and decidualisation of the endometrium and thus is used as a contraceptive.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

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