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Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
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Efem Softgel Capsule

Prescription Required

Marketer

Innovcare Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Evening Primrose Oil (500mg) + Tocoferol (30mg)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Efem Softgel Capsule is a combination medicine used for the treatment of fibrocystic breast disease. It works by supplying essential fatty acids which cannot be made by the body. Furthermore, it protects breast tissue from harmful chemical substances.

Efem Softgel Capsule can be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on the severity of your condition. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Nausea, headache, and bloating are some common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Efem Soft Gelatin Capsule

Treatment of Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Benefits of Efem Soft Gelatin Capsule

In Treatment of Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a name for healthy breast that feels lumpy, heavy and may be painful at times. It is not harmful but might be uncomfortable for some women. Efem Softgel Capsule helps reduce pain in the breast and reduces discomfort. It also helps reduce breast pain before and during the menstrual cycle. Take this medicine in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Side effects of Efem Soft Gelatin Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Efem

Nausea
Headache
Bloating

How to use Efem Soft Gelatin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Efem Softgel Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Efem Soft Gelatin Capsule works

Efem Softgel Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Evening Primrose Oil and Tocoferol which treat fibrocystic breast disease. Evening Primrose Oil is a natural oil. It supplies essential fatty acids which cannot be made by the body. These fatty acids block the action of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause cyclical breast pain and inflammation (swelling). Tocoferol is an antioxidant which protects the breast tissue from harmful chemical substances (free radicals).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Efem Softgel Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Efem Softgel Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Efem Softgel Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Efem Softgel Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Efem Softgel Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Efem Softgel Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Efem Soft Gelatin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Efem Softgel Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Efem Softgel Capsule

₹25.1/Soft Gelatin Capsule

Syra Softgel Capsule

Synovion Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹17.6/soft gelatin capsule

30% cheaper

Quick tips

Efem Softgel Capsule is used for the treatment of pain and lump in the breast.
It might increase the chance of bruising and bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder.
Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures.
Inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery.

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Patient concerns

Actually I am having lumps in my breasts so I had gone for mammography in which there was no symptoms of cancer detected hence the had said that it is due to hormonal changes it happened she had prescribed me Efem tablets to be taken twice in a day for 2-3 months I hav already taken for 2 months I want to ask that should I take for another month bcuz I m having side effect of this medicine I m gaining weight nd feel very tired nd started having gas problems

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

kindly consult breast specialist

Medicine for Fibro cystic breast disease

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

It's a benign condition. There is no need to take any med. Consult a breast specialist

She is a diagonosed case of PCOD. on Tablet Normoz and Metformin. Still can not get controlled of symptoms like irregular periods and cramps in abdomen. Ovary size increased to 17 ml in Usg. She started on OCP but discontinued due to aggravation of fibrocystic breast disease. what to do now?

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT to 1mgdoctors. There are many types of ocp. Which type were you raking. Ocps are good option for pcos. If you have fibrocystic brest disease it's best to take ocp with low estrogen content.

User feedback

Patients taking Efem Softgel Capsule

Once A Day

51%

Twice A Day

47%

Twice A Week

What are you using Efem Soft Gelatin Capsule for?

Nutritional d*

33%

Others

33%

Pain relief

33%

*Nutritional deficiencies

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Innovcare Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Address: 704, The Landmark, Sector 7, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra - 410210

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Efem Softgel Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India