Author Details
Written By
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated
17 Dec 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Want to know more

Have issue with the content?

Report Problem

Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR

Prescription Required

Product introduction

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 can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Common side effects of this medicine include acne, facial hair growth, oily skin, hair loss and, occasionally deepening of the voice.. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.  You should stop taking it if you become pregnant.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes or stroke. 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 Ovicard Tablet SR

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.

Side effects of Ovicard Tablet SR

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 Ovicard

  • Hair loss
  • Oily skin
  • Abnormal facial hair
  • Acne
  • Voice change

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.

How Ovicard Tablet SR works

Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR is a hormonal medication. It gets converted into sex hormones in the body which are essential for the production and development of healthy eggs. Thus, it helps treat female infertility.

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
Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm 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.

What if you forget to take Ovicard Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR, 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.
Ovicard 75mg Tablet SR
₹33.9/Tablet SR
Ovigyn-DSR Tablet
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹69.43/tablet sr
105% costlier
₹62.57/tablet sr
85% costlier
Ovisterone SR Tablet
Olympus Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
₹54.3/tablet sr
60% costlier
Ovaflo -SR Tablet
Mankind Pharma Ltd
₹32.29/tablet sr
5% cheaper
Ovstore -SR Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
₹43/tablet sr
27% costlier

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
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Androgens

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ovicard with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If used together, Darunavir may affect blood levels of Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized). It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contracep... More
Mycophenolate mofetil may reduce the efficacy of Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized). Effective contraception must be used before, during, and for at least 6 weeks after stopping ... More
Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen. Do not consume Tamoxifen with Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) if you have or had breast cancer. If es... More
Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole. Do not consume Letrozole with Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) if you have or had breast cancer. If es... More
Perampanel may reduce the efficacy of Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized). It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor... More

Patient concerns

arrow
My infertility in 5min my dots Plz my infertility problem
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
cant understand ur problem
Infertility problem. Taking treatment since may13. Did all test, iui, laparoscopy. said it's unexplained infertility.
Dr. Megha Tuli
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.
arrow

User feedback


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.

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 366-67.
  2. Mayo Clinic. Dehydroepiandrosterone. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. DailyMed. Dehydroepiandrosterone, pregnenolone, progesterone. [Accessed 12 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. CiplaMed. Dehydroepiandrosterone [Prescribing Information]. 2022. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link

Marketer details

Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.

DISCONTINUED
We do not facilitate sale of this product at present
Available options
Available options
Same salt composition:Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) (75mg)
https://onemg.gumlet.io/epf1dtoymcv3sbkzuspl.png
Same salt composition
https://onemg.gumlet.io/qkdhgo7ram1mle08cya9.png
Verified by doctors
https://onemg.gumlet.io/ehvn8wef9oaoewteak8d.png
Popularly bought
https://onemg.gumlet.io/xnv1s7snefeql2hkalfr.png
Trusted quality
Why buy these from 1mg?question-mark

INDIA’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

260m+
Visitors
31m+
Orders Delivered
1800+
Cities
Get the link to download App
Reliable

All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies. All labs listed on the platform are accredited

Secure

Tata 1mg uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption and is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant

Affordable

Find affordable medicine substitutes, save up to 50% on health products, up to 80% off on lab tests and free doctor consultations.

LegitScript approved
India's only LegitScript and ISO/ IEC 27001:2022 certified online healthcare platform

Know more about Tata 1mgdownArrow

Access medical and health information

Tata 1mg provides you with medical information which is curated, written and verified by experts, accurate and trustworthy. Our experts create high-quality content about medicines, diseases, lab investigations, Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products, Ayurvedic herbs/ingredients, and alternative remedies.

Order medicines online

Get free medicine home delivery in over 1800 cities across India. You can also order Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products. Your safety is our top priority. All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies.

Book lab tests

Book any lab tests and preventive health packages from certified labs and get tested from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free home sample collection, view reports online and consult a doctor online for free.

Consult a doctor online

Got a health query? Consult doctors online from the comfort of your home for free. Chat privately with our registered medical specialists to connect directly with verified doctors. Your privacy is guaranteed.