Clomid
Utilized for reproductive health support, this medicine is indicated to address ovulatory disorders and designed to support natural conception.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Pct & Men's Fitness
- Active ingredient
- Clomifene
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 50 · 100mg
Clomid details
- Condition
- Anovulatory Infertility
- Therapeutic class
- Ovulation Inducer
- Pharmacological class
- Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Known off-label uses
- hypogonadism
- Contraindications
- liver disease; abnormal uterine bleeding; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
- risk of multiple pregnancies; monitor for vision changes
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; breast discomfort
- Moderate side effects
- ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome; visual disturbances; abdominal bloating
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 5–10 days
- Duration
- 30 days (cycle)
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
- Drug interactions
- oestrogens
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Contraindicated; stop if pregnancy is suspected.
Serious side effects
oophorectomy requirement, requires immediate medical attention; ovarian rupture, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized for reproductive health support, this medicine is indicated to address ovulatory disorders and designed to support natural conception.
Mechanism of action
This agent acts as a selective oestrogen receptor modulator. It binds to oestrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, blocking negative feedback and signalling the pituitary gland to increase secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone to stimulate ovulation.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Clomid
Clomid is the well-known brand of clomifene, commonly utilised in the management of anovulatory infertility. Produced by Sanofi, this treatment is available as a tablet in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg strengths. It is widely requested by those seeking professional support for ovulation induction.
Clomid availability in Asia
Clomid is registered across 14 markets, including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with further availability in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. While generic clomifene, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, this branded version remains a standard across the region. As with any fertility medicine, it is best used under a doctor’s care to monitor health outcomes.