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Ormeloxifene

Latest prescription information about Ormeloxifene. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Ormeloxifene
Trade Name(s): 
India- Centron Tab, Sevista Tab.
International- Novex-Ds, Centron and Sevista.
Other Name : Centchroman
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is one of the selective estrogen receptor, used as a contraceptive or as a treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Contraindicated in patients with polycystic ovarian disease, recent history of jaundice, liver impairment, kidney impairment, abnormal growth of cervix, pregnancy, lactation and hypersensitivity.


When it is to be taken : 
Adult: PO- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding- 60 mg twice a week for the 1st 12 week, then 60 mg/week for up to next 12 week.
Contraception- 30 mg twice a week for the 1st 12 week, then 30 mg/week from 13th week onwards. Take 1st tab on the 1st day of menstrual cycle. Follow dose irrespective of menstrual periods.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet, to take by mouth, as directed by your physician.
Special Instruction : 
* Women who desire to be pregnant should discontinue the drug intake.
Side Effects : 
Nausea, headache, rise in blood pressure, weight gain and delayed or prolonged menstrual period.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container.

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Member Comments ( 2 )
Dear doctor, i was operated in the month of december2010 for adynomyosis, dr.kurian operated in chennai joseph nursing home, we paid 1 lack 50 thousand for lap. but its waste of money literally am crying.because i have severe pain during periods and bleed, but even after that surgery i did not even recovered since two years and in hyd doctor told instead of healing some damage occured in uterus so here they she suggested this drug.i went for scan they noticed intra uterine bleeding is happening in body, if i use this drug can i recover? will i get pregnency? now am 39. pls reply me.i never had abortions or not conceived since 15 years of married life.
(Posted by unice, India Date : 4/25/2012 )
if i am taking this pill for my dsyfunctional menstural problem, can it also be used as a contraceptive pill the same time.
(Posted by lady993, India Date : 2/11/2012 )

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