CCQ 50 Tablet is a medicine used to treat female infertility. It increases the chances of pregnancy in women who have a problem with ovulation (release of an egg) or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
CCQ 50 Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. It should be taken as advised by the doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. The medicine is not recommended for a longer period.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, and hot flashes. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. This medicine may cause problems with your eyesight, so be cautious before driving or using machines.
Before taking medicine, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, if you have ever had any problem of vaginal bleeding or liver or thyroid problem. 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.
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 CCQ
Nausea
Vomiting
Metrorrhagia (menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals)
Headache
Hot flashes
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Bloating
Breast discomfort
How to use CCQ 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. CCQ 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How CCQ Tablet works
CCQ 50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Clomiphene and Coenzyme Q10 which treat female infertility. Clomiphene is a partial estrogen agonist which works by stimulating the release of eggs from the ovary (ovulation). Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant which protects the body from damage by chemicals (free radicals) that cause infertility.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with CCQ 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
CCQ 50 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CCQ 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
CCQ 50 Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of CCQ 50 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
CCQ 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take CCQ Tablet?
If you miss a dose of CCQ 50 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
CCQ 50 Tablet is prescribed to women who cannot get pregnant because they are not ovulating or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
Take CCQ 50 Tablet exactly as prescribed by doctor. Timing of the doses is very important for its success.
It should not be used for very long. Talk to your doctor if you have used this medicine 3 times with no success.
It may cause problems with your eyesight. Be cautious before driving or using machines.
CCQ 50 Tablet works well for women who cannot get pregnant because they are not ovulating or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
Take CCQ 50 Tablet exactly as prescribed by doctor. Timing of the doses is very important for its success.
It should not be used for very long. Talk to your doctor if you have used this medicine 3 times with no success.
It may cause problems with your eyesight. Be cautious before driving or using machines.
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For best results, take CCQ 50 Tablet tablet strictly as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the length of time for which you take the medicine, depends on the medical problem for which your doctor has advised CCQ 50 Tablet.
After how many days of CCQ 50 Tablet intake should I have sex to get pregnant?
It is ideal to have sex after 5-10 days of taking CCQ 50 Tablet. However, your doctor may examine you regularly during the treatment and suggest you the best possible days.
For how many cycles can I take CCQ 50 Tablet?
Your treatment with CCQ 50 Tablet may be repeated by the doctor until you get pregnant. However, treatment with CCQ 50 Tablet can be repeated only for up to 4 menstrual cycles.
What are the common side effects which I can experience while taking CCQ 50 Tablet?
The most common side effects associated with CCQ 50 Tablet are hot flushes (red and warm face), stomach discomfort, and breast pain. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
What is the CCQ 50 Tablet used for?
CCQ 50 Tablet is used in some women who are unable to become pregnant, due to problem with ovulation (release of an egg) or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
When and how to take CCQ 50 Tablet tablet?
For best results, take CCQ 50 Tablet tablet strictly as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the length of time for which you take the medicine, depends on the medical problem for which your doctor has advised CCQ 50 Tablet.
After how many days of CCQ 50 Tablet intake should I have sex to get pregnant?
It is ideal to have sex after 5-10 days of taking CCQ 50 Tablet. However, your doctor may examine you regularly during the treatment and suggest you the best possible days.
For how many cycles can I take CCQ 50 Tablet?
Your treatment with CCQ 50 Tablet may be repeated by the doctor until you get pregnant. However, treatment with CCQ 50 Tablet can be repeated only for up to 4 menstrual cycles.
What are the common side effects which I can experience while taking CCQ 50 Tablet?
The most common side effects associated with CCQ 50 Tablet are hot flushes (red and warm face), stomach discomfort, and breast pain. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
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References
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