Ormefen Tablet
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Product introduction
Ormefen Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill. It helps to prevent pregnancy as it does not allow implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).
In higher doses, Ormefen Tablet is also used to control abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who have not attained menopause (end of the monthly menstrual period). This medicine is only taken once a week, either with or without food. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor is the right person to decide the exact dose, hence follow your doctor's advice.
It is a non-hormonal medicine with very minimal side effects but in some cases, it may cause irregularity in your menstrual cycle. If this bothers you or appears serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing this. Before taking this medicine let your doctor 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 Ormefen Tablet
Benefits of Ormefen Tablet
In Contraception
Ormefen Tablet is a non-hormonal oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. It works by altering the lining of the uterus, making it less suitable for implantation. Taken once or twice a week as advised, it offers a convenient and effective option for contraception with minimal hormonal side effects.
How to use Ormefen Tablet
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. Ormefen Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ormefen Tablet works
Ormefen Tablet is a birth control pill. It acts by preventing the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ormefen Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ormefen Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ormefen Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ormefen Tablet 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 Ormefen Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ormefen Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ormefen Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ormefen Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- Ormefen Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive pill. Being a non-hormonal medicine, it has minimal side effects as compared to other hormonal birth control medicines.
- It is also used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
- Ormefen Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.
- Ormefen Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
- It is good for women who want an effective, reversible method of contraception (family planning) but not hormonal pills.
- Ormefen Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users and usually in the first three months.
- The first pill should be taken on the first day of the period and the second pill three days later. Follow this for the first three months. Starting from the fourth month, take it once a week on the first pill day.
- Ormefen Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Flavonoids and Ether
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)- Contraceptives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ormefen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Lorlatinib with Centchroman. Lorlatinib may reduce blood levels of Centchroman.
It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treatment closely and adjust the doses as per the observat
Watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation, faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Tiza
In case of Cushing's syndrome, your doctor may recommend you to use non-hormonal forms of contraception like, condoms during treatment and for 1 month after stopping Centchroman. M
It is recommended to use alternative methods (IUDs, depot, or barrier methods) of contraception.
If used together, Danazol may interrupt the efficacy of Centchroman. It may also l
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ormefen Tablet
Twice A Week
53%
Once A Day
22%
Once A Week
14%
Alternate Day
6%
Twice A Day
6%
What are you using Ormefen Tablet for?
Others
70%
Contraception
30%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
42%
Average
33%
Poor
25%
What were the side-effects while using Ormefen Tablet?
No Side Effec*
67%
Irregular men*
33%
*No Side Effect, Irregular menstrual cycle
How do you take Ormefen Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Ormefen Tablet on price
Average
67%
Not Expensive
33%
FAQs
What is Ormefen Tablet and for what it is used for?
Ormefen Tablet contains a non-hormonal medicine, i.e. Centchroman/Ormeloxifene. It is used as an oral contraceptive medicine. It may also be used in the treatment of uterine bleeding.
How and in what dose should I take Ormefen Tablet?
You should take Ormefen Tablet, as advised by your doctor. However, for contraception, you are required to take two tablets a week for the first 12 weeks ( for e.g. on Sunday and Wednesday), and then one tablet a week. It is also advisable to use condom, in addition to taking Ormefen Tablet, for the period of the first 8 weeks of use.
I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Ormefen Tablet safe for me?
Yes, Ormefen Tablet is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it is a non-hormonal and non-steroidal medicine.
If I become pregnant while on Ormefen Tablet, will my fetus be harmed?
Such a situation is called method failure where contraception fails to prevent pregnancy. In case you conceive even after taking Ormefen Tablet, there is nothing to worry about. This medicine does not cause abnormalities in the fetus and the baby has normal growth and development. However, stop taking this medicine as soon as you get to know about your pregnancy.
Does Ormefen Tablet cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?
No, Ormefen Tablet does not cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia.
What if I miss my pill?
Take the missed pill as soon as you remember. If the pill is missed by 1 or more days but less than 7 days, follow the regular schedule and use an alternate method (e.g. condoms) till the next period. If the pill is missed by more than 7 days, restart the schedule like a new user.
What are the common side effects of taking Ormefen Tablet?
As per the clinical studies conducted so far in women of reproductive age groups, Ormefen Tablet (Centchroman or Ormeloxifene) has been found to be safe and free from the common side effects of hormonal birth control pills. If any new sign or symptom bothers you while taking Ormefen Tablet, please consult with your doctor.
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- Lal J, Nitynand S, Asthana OP, Nagaraja NV, et al. Optimization of Contraceptive Dosage Regimen of Centchroman. Contraception. 2001;63(1):47-51. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Gandotra N, Sharma P, Sharma A, et al. The role of Sevista (ormeloxifene) in the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017;6(1):219-22. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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