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Ovaa Shield 50 MG Capsule

Manufactured byShield Pharmaceuticals
ContainsClomifene
Description
Ovaa Shield 50 MG Capsule is a medicine that has a similar action to the female hormone estrogen. It is used to induce egg production in women who are not able to ovulate due to certain medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ovaa Shield 50 MG Capsule

  • Flushing
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Blurred vision
  • Hot flashes
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Severe stomach ache
  • Weight gain
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Anxiety and nervousness
  • Breast pain and tenderness
  • Trouble sleeping

Uses of Ovaa Shield 50 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Infertility due to ovulatory failure
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Any suspicion of a pregnancy should be ruled out before starting the use of this medicine. It is advised to consult your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Use of this women is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding. If the use of this medicine is absolutely necessary then your doctor may ask to discontinue breastfeeding.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to clomifene or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have abnormal vaginal/uterine bleeding that is yet to be diagnosed due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Thyroid/Adrenal gland disorder

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an active disease of the thyroid or adrenal glands due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Endometrial cancer

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having uterine cancer due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Liver disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an impairment of liver function due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Any suspicion of a pregnancy should be ruled out before starting the use of this medicine. It is advised to consult your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Use of this women is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding. If the use of this medicine is absolutely necessary then your doctor may ask to discontinue breastfeeding.
General warnings

Evaluation of hormone levels

It is advised to evaluate the levels of sex hormones and rule out diseases like endometrial cancer, ovarian cysts before starting the treatment with this medicine. It is advised to undergo a regular pelvic examination before and during the course of treatment.

Multiple pregnancies

Use of this medicine may increase the risk of multiple pregnancies. it is advised to discuss the risks associated with the use of this medicine.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, headache, hot flashes, etc.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Danazol

Ospemifene

Bexarotene

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. It is advised to undergo hormone levels tests and uterine examination that will ensure the safe and effective use of this medicine. Follow all the instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine is similar to female sex hormone estrogen and works by stimulating the release of an egg from the ovary.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Synthetic ovulation stimulants

Schedule

Schedule H

Clomifene - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 5 May 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00882

Clomiphene | C26H28ClNO - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 5 May 2017]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2800#section=Top
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