Clomiphene: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Clomiphene is an ovulation-stimulating medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for female infertility caused by lack of ovulation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and irregular ovulation. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and capsules, made by 9 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Clomiphene works

Clomiphene blocks oestrogen receptors in the part of the brain that controls the ovaries. The brain senses low oestrogen and responds by releasing more FSH and LH, the hormones that make follicles in the ovary grow and trigger the release of an egg.

What is Clomiphene used for?

• Female infertility caused by lack of ovulation
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Irregular ovulation

Clomiphene is used to help women who do not ovulate regularly to release an egg, improving the chance of pregnancy. It is most often prescribed for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other causes of irregular or absent ovulation. Treatment should be planned and monitored by a gynaecologist or fertility specialist, usually with scans or blood tests to check the response.

Side effects of Clomiphene

Many women take Clomiphene with only minor effects. Commonly reported ones are:

• Hot flushes
• Bloating or abdominal discomfort
• Breast tenderness
• Mood changes or irritability
• Headache
• Nausea

Stop and contact your doctor straight away if you have blurred vision, spots or flashes in your vision, or severe abdominal pain and swelling, rapid weight gain or breathlessness, which can be signs of ovarian hyperstimulation.

Precautions and warnings

• Clomiphene increases the chance of twins or other multiple pregnancies, so discuss this with your doctor.
• Treatment is usually limited to a small number of cycles with monitoring, as longer use is not recommended.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, ovarian cysts not caused by PCOS, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or thyroid or adrenal problems.
• Stop taking it and tell your doctor if you think you are pregnant.
• Visual disturbances can make driving unsafe, especially in poor light.

Frequently asked questions about Clomiphene

What is the price of Clomiphene in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Clomiphene products currently in stock range from Rs 501 to Rs 1,903 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Ovi F Tablet at Rs 501. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Clomiphene are available in Pakistan?

Clomiphene is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Clomid (Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Prolifen (Chiesi Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Clominol (Pharmedic Ltd.), Cerophene (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Ovafin (Obs-pharma Ltd), Clomitab (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd), Clofer (Lahore Chemical & Pharmaceutical Works Ltd) and Ovi (Merck Marker Ltd), along with 1 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Clomiphene?

Yes. Clomiphene is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Clomiphene be used during pregnancy?

Clomiphene increases the chance of twins or other multiple pregnancies, so discuss this with your doctor.

Are all Clomiphene brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Clomiphene in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Clomiphene brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 9 products containing Clomiphene from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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