What clomifene citrate is used for:

• It contains a medicine called clomifene citrate.


• This belongs to a group of medicines called ovulation stimulants.


• It works by stimulating the release of eggs from the ovary (ovulation).


• Clomifene is used for some types of infertility, in women who are not ovulating properly.

Do not use clomifene citrate if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to clomifene or any of the other ingredients of Clomifene.


• Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.


• You have or ever had liver disease.


• You have unusual menstrual bleeding where the cause is not known.


• You have a type of cancer that is made worse by hormones.


• You have a cyst on your ovary.


• You are pregnant.


• You should have a test to make sure you are not pregnant before you take Clomifene.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if:

• You are having an early menopause or have been told you are infertile.


• You have stopped having periods because you are under-weight.


• You have had fits or seizures in the past.


• You have ‘fibroids’ in your womb.


• You have ‘polycystic’ ovaries.


• Your ovaries are swollen.


• You have hypertriglyceridemia (an excess of fats in the blood) or a family history of hypertriglyceridemia

Possible side effects:

• Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing.


• Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body.

Other medicines and clomifene citrate:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.


• This includes medicines you buy with a prescription, including herbal medicines.


• This is because Clomifene can affect the way some other medicines work.


• Also, some medicines can affect the way Clomifene works.

How to use clomifene citrate:

• Taking this medicine


• Take this medicine by mouth.


• Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.


• Do not crush or chew your tablets.


• Do not take more than two tablets in one day.


• Do not take the tablets for more than five days at a time.


• If you feel the effect of your medicine is not working, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor.

The usual dose is:

Adult women only:

• Your doctor will tell you when in your menstrual cycle to start taking the tablets.


• For the first course of treatment, take one tablet a day for five days.


• If you do not have a period after the first course of treatment your doctor will increase your dose to two tablets a day for five days.


• You should start this second course at least 30 days after the first course.


• You will not usually take more than three courses of treatment.


• If ovulation does not happen after three courses talk to your doctor.

How to store clomifene citrate:

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.


• Store in the original container below 25°C.


• Do not use Clomifene after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.


• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.


• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.