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Ovamax Tablet 10's

Ovamax Tablet 10's

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Catalyst Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

for this medicine

About Ovamax Tablet

Ovamax Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘endogenous steroid hormone‘ used in the treatment of female infertility. When a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying, then the condition is called female infertility. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility.

Ovamax Tablet contains ‘dehydroepiandrosterone’, which is a hormone. It increases the chances of pregnancy by regulating of ovulation process (release of eggs from the ovary). It acts by increasing the number of eggs produced by the ovary. An egg must be released from the ovary to get fertilized by a sperm cell to get pregnant.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Ovamax Tablet may cause side effects such as acne, unwanted hair growth or deeper voice in women (hirsutism), mood changes, headache, fatigue, and insomnia. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Ovamax Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Ovamax Tablet is not recommended if you have hormone-sensitive cancers such as prostate, breast or ovarian cancer, high cholesterol, heart diseases, and mood disorders. Ovamax Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Ovamax Tablet should not be used in children and the elderly without a doctor’s advice. Ovamax Tablet may not affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Ovamax Tablet

Treatment of Female infertility.

Medicinal Benefits

Ovamax Tablet contains ‘dehydroepiandrosterone’, a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands in the body. However, the levels decrease after 30 years of age. So, it is used as a supplement. It helps to improve fertility in women by regulating the ovulation process (release of an egg from the ovary). It also helps to slow down the ageing process and decrease vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women, depression, and osteoporosis (bone thinning).

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, chew or break the medicine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ovamax Tablet

  • Acne
  • Mood changes
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Unwanted hair growth or deeper voice in women (hirsutism)

 

Drug Warnings

Ovamax Tablet can reduce high-density cholesterol (HDL) levels (considered good cholesterol), so it should not be used in people with high cholesterol. Ovamax Tablet may increase the risk of cancers. So, it should not be taken in high doses or prolonged periods unless prescribed by the doctor.  Ovamax Tablet may cause urinating problems when used in people with an enlarged prostate. Ovamax Tablet may worsen heart problems, liver diseases, blood clotting problems, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (enlarged ovaries with small cysts that cause irregular or prolonged menstrual periods).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ovamax Tablet may interact with medicines used to treat fits (carbamazepine and valproic acid), antidepressants (lithium, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, and citalopram, etc.), antipsychotic medicines (clozapine, olanzapine, chlorpromazine,  promazine, and thioridazine, etc.), medicine that induce sleep (triazolam), hormonal drugs (estrogen and testosterone), and medicine used to treat diabetes (insulin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Ovamax Tablet should be used with caution in people with heart problems, liver disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid problems, polycystic ovarian syndrome (enlarged ovaries with small cysts), blood clotting problems, cancers of the breast, prostate, and ovary.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • LITHIUM
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • CLOZAPINE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • PROMAZINE
  • THIORIDAZINE
  • TRIAZOLAM
  • ESTROGEN
  • TESTOSTERONE
  • INSULIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise and physical activity. Maintain a healthy weight. Besides this, weight-bearing exercises can help in making your bone strong. Aerobics, yoga, and activities like tai chi may help relax the body and mind.

  • Consume a healthy diet, including food rich in antioxidants, fibre-rich foods, and high-fat dairy. Cut down on carbs or limit refined carbs.
  • Try to be stress-free to improve your mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations.
  • Limit caffeine intake.
  • Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption as these can be risk factors for female infertility.

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Female Infertility: When a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying, the condition is called female infertility. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility. It can occur due to ovulation disorders (problems with ovaries), damage to the fallopian tubes and problems with the uterus or cervix. The risk factors include age, being overweight or obese, smoking, alcoholism and sexually transmitted infections.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known whether Ovamax Tablet can interact with alcohol. However, avoid or limit consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ovamax Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Ovamax Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding as it may harm your infant. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Ovamax Tablet may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Ovamax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases as it may cause liver damage and worsen your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Ovamax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose of Ovamax Tablet based on your child's age and condition.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Ovamax Tablet is used in the treatment of female infertility.
Ovamax Tablet contains the hormone 'Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).' It is produced by the body naturally. However, after 30 years, the levels begin to fall. As a result, it is a supplement for women who are having difficulty getting pregnant. DHEA works by stimulating the ovary to produce more eggs. This effect increases the likelihood of pregnancy.
Ovamax Tablet may interfere with the action of insulin, a hormone that regulates glucose levels in the body. So, inform your doctor that you have diabetes before taking Ovamax Tablet . If prescribed, the doctor may advise you to monitor blood glucose levels regularly while using this medicine.
Ovamax Tablet may cause side effects such as acne, unwanted hair growth or deeper voice in women (hirsutism), mood changes, headache, fatigue, and insomnia. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Ovamax Tablet may treat depression. However, you should take this medication after discussing with the doctor the possible risks and benefits associated with this medicine.
Female infertility can be cured in most cases by an appropriate therapy such as medicines, surgery, assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), or a combination of these therapies. The doctor will suggest a suitable treatment depending on the cause of your infertility.

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