Clomifene citrate 50mg tablets What clomifene citrate is used for: It contains a medicine called clomifene citrate. This belongs to a group of medicines called ovulation stimulants. It works by stimulating the release of eggs from the ovary (ovulation). Clomifene is used for some types of infertility, in women who are not ovulating properly. Do not use clomifene citrate if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to clomifene or any of the other ingredients of Clomifene. · Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. · You have or ever had liver disease. · You have unusual menstrual bleeding where the cause is not known. · You have a type of cancer that is made worse by hormones. · You have a cyst on your ovary. · You are pregnant. You should have a test to make sure you are not pregnant before you take · Clomifene. Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if: · You are having an early menopause or have been told you are infertile. · You have stopped having periods because you are under-weight. · You have had fits or seizures in the past. · You have ‘fibroids’ in your womb. · You have ‘polycystic’ ovaries. · Your ovaries are swollen. You have hypertriglyceridemia (an excess of fats in the blood) or a family history of hypertriglyceridemia Possible side effects: Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing. Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body. Other medicines and clomifene citrate: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy with a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Clomifene can affect the way some other medicines work. Also, some medicines can affect the way Clomifene works. How to use clomifene citrate: Taking this medicine • Take this medicine by mouth. • Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. Do not crush or chew your tablets. • Do not take more than two tablets in one day. • Do not take the tablets for more than five days at a time. • If you feel the effect of your medicine is not working, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor. The usual dose is: Adult women only: • Your doctor will tell you when in your menstrual cycle to start taking the tablets. • For the first course of treatment, take one tablet a day for five days. • If you do not have a period after the first course of treatment your doctor will increase your dose to two tablets a day for five days. • You should start this second course at least 30 days after the first course. • You will not usually take more than three courses of treatment. If ovulation does not happen after three courses talk to your doctor. How to store clomifene citrate: Keep out of sight and reach of children. Store in the original container below 25°C. Do not use Clomifene after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. A valid prescription should be available upon delivery