Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR is used for the treatment of female infertility. It is a man-made version of the natural female sex hormone progesterone and helps in the production and development of healthy eggs.

Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR is used to treat reduction or absence of male reproductive cells and also breast lumps and other disorders in women

Uses of Ovicard Tablet SR

Female infertility

Benefits of Ovicard Tablet SR

In Female infertility

Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.

How to use Ovicard Tablet SR

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. Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of female infertility.
It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
You may experience side effects like acne, hot flashes, and weight gain. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Inform your doctor if have a history of stroke, blood clot, or circulation problems.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Natural Steroid Hormone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Androgens

Patient concerns

My infertility in 5min my dots Plz my infertility problem

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

cant understand ur problem

Sperm infertility problem. It will be no infertility for sperm

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

I could not get u

Infertility problem. Taking treatment since may13. Did all test, iui, laparoscopy. said it's unexplained infertility.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT to 1mgd0ctors. Dorry to hear about your problem. Unexplained infertility is rising rapidly these days due to the high stress levels in our lives. I would suggest you continue taking treatment and I'm sure you will get a good news soon. All the best. Let me know if i can assist you in any way.

User feedback

Patients taking Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR

Once A Day

90%

Twice A Day

10%

What are you using Ovicard Tablet SR for?

Others

50%

Male hypogona*

50%

*Male hypogonadism

FAQs

Can Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR be taken while I am pregnant?

No, you should not take Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine as it can affect the fetus in the womb.

Is Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR used in assisted reproduction or patients with infertility?

Yes, Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR can be used in patients of infertility to assist in in vitro fertilization (IVF). It serves as precursors of male and female sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen, respectively). The use of Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR can be helpful in women with diminished ovarian functionality (lower count or quality of the eggs).

Can Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR be used to improve bone strength in osteoporosis?

Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR has been shown to improve bone density and prevent osteoporosis. Hence, it can be useful in cases of osteoporosis, particularly in post-menopausal women. Do not start taking this medication for improving bone health. Contact your doctor first who will evaluate your condition before starting this medication.

What is Micronization of Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR? Does it have any advantages?

Micronization of a particular substance means transforming the compound into very small particles by various methods. On Micronization, the particle size gets smaller which helps in easy dissolution of the medication. This helps in faster and complete absorption of Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR. As a result of Micronization the effectiveness of the medication increases.

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References

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