Ormeloxifene

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Jaundice or severe hepatic dysfunction. Polycystic ovarian disease. Chronic cervicitis or cervical hyperplasia. Hypersensitivity. Tuberculosis. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Bi-weekly or weekly dosage schedule had to be observed irrespective of menstrual periods. Ormeloxifene has contraceptive properties. Prolongation of menstrual cycle may be observed in some users.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Nausea, vomiting, headache and in some cases weight gain. Delayed menses.

Drug Category/Class

Ormeloxifene has 2 Brands listed


Centron (30 mg)Sevista (60 mg)

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