Serophene
Developed to support fertility in women and indicated to target the endocrine system for improved ovulatory function.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Pct & Men's Fitness
- Active ingredient
- Clomifene
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 50 · 100mg
Serophene details
- Conditions
- Anovulatory Infertility · Female Infertility · Anovulation
- Alternative names
- Clomid
- Therapeutic class
- Selective oestrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Pharmacological class
- SERM
- Known off-label uses
- hypogonadism
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hepatic disease; abnormal uterine bleeding; ovarian cysts
- Minor side effects
- hot flushes; nausea; bloating; headache
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal discomfort; breast tenderness; vision disturbances
- Serious side effects
- ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 5–10 days post-initiation
- Duration
- cycle-dependent
- Storage instructions
- Store in a light-resistant container.
- Age restrictions
- Pre-menopausal adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Do not use if pregnant.
Precautions and warnings
monitor for ovarian enlargement; multiple pregnancy risk; may affect visual acuity
Patient summary
developed to support fertility in women and indicated to target the endocrine system for improved ovulatory function.
Mechanism of action
Clomiphene acts as a selective oestrogen receptor modulator. It binds to oestrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, blocking negative feedback and stimulating the release of gonadotropins to induce ovulation.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Serophene
Serophene is a brand of clomifene, a widely used treatment for female infertility, specifically anovulation and anovulatory infertility. The same active ingredient is also sold as Clomid, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 25, 50, and 100mg. This medication, produced by Sanofi, remains a standard approach for addressing these specific fertility concerns.
Serophene availability in Asia
Serophene is registered across 14 markets including the UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. While access to such medications can vary for expats living far from a major medical hub, the generic clomifene, often produced in India, frequently presents an accessible and affordable alternative to the original Sanofi brand. This treatment should only be used under the supervision and guidance of a medical professional.