About clomifene
Selective estrogen receptor modulator
Used for
- Induces ovulation in some people with infertility caused by failure to ovulate.
Usual adult dose
Usually 50 mg once daily for 5 days, starting early in the menstrual cycle; specialist-supervised adjustments may be made.
Common side effects
- Hot flushes
- Abdominal discomfort or bloating
- Headache
- Visual disturbances
Important warnings
- Can cause multiple pregnancy and ovarian enlargement.
- Stop treatment and seek urgent assessment for vision changes or severe pelvic pain.
- Not suitable during pregnancy or with liver disease or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Use only with fertility-specialist monitoring; prolonged treatment is generally avoided.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy. Treatment is intended to induce ovulation before conception.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk production; breastfeeding use is generally avoided.
Interactions
- No major interactions are consistently established; tell the prescriber about all medicines and supplements.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.