Materna Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Materna Tablet contains clomifene, a synthetic ovulation stimulant. It is used to treat female infertility by helping trigger the release of an egg from the ovaries. It works by blocking oestrogen receptors in the brain, prompting the release of hormones that stimulate the ovaries. This medicine should be used exactly as prescribed, with certain precautions during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and other health conditions.

What is Materna Tablet

Materna Cc 100 MG Tablet is a medicine used to treat female infertility (inability of women to get pregnant). It contains clomifene, which helps trigger the release of an egg from the ovaries.

Materna Tablet uses

• Infertility due to ovulatory failure (when a woman does not ovulate regularly)
• PCOS-related infertility (particularly beneficial for women with polycystic ovary syndrome)

Benefits of Materna Tablet

• Prenatal Nutrition: Helps provide essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy.
• Folic Acid Support: Supports normal fetal development and helps meet increased folate requirements.
• Iron Support: Provides iron needed for normal hemoglobin and red blood cell production.
• Calcium Support: Helps support normal bone and teeth development.
• Vitamin Support: Supplies essential nutrients that may be difficult to obtain in sufficient amounts from diet alone.

How Materna Tablet works

This medicine works by blocking oestrogen receptors in a part of the brain, which makes the body think oestrogen levels are lower than they really are. This causes the brain to release more of certain hormones (FSH and LH) that stimulate the ovaries and help trigger the release of an egg.

Materna Tablet dosage

This medicine can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush, or break it. It is usually taken for five days, starting on the fifth day of your period. Do not take more than three courses of treatment. It is not intended for use in children and adolescents.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet — 100 MG

Side effects of Materna Tablet

Common

• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Hot flashes/flushing (feeling of warmth and redness in the face)
• Stomach pain or bloating
• Breast pain or tenderness
• Breakthrough bleeding or spotting
• Trouble sleeping
• Anxiety and nervousness
• Weight gain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Serious

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Blurred vision or other visual disturbances
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Severe allergic reaction (skin rash, itching/swelling of face/tongue/throat, severe dizziness, breathing difficulty)
• Abdominal or pelvic pain with enlargement of ovaries

Warnings and precautions

• This medicine is unsafe to use during pregnancy. It is not recommended while breastfeeding; talk to your doctor before taking it if you are breastfeeding. 
• If you have kidney problems, use this medicine with caution and talk to your doctor first. 
• This medicine is not recommended if you have liver conditions, as it can worsen the condition. It is not known exactly how this medicine interacts with alcohol, so it's best to check with your doctor before drinking. 
• This medicine may cause blurred vision, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience this side effect.
• Your doctor may check your hormone levels and rule out certain conditions like uterine cancer or ovarian cysts before you start this medicine.
• This medicine may increase the chance of having more than one baby at a time (twins or more). Discuss this risk with your doctor.
• This medicine is not meant for use in children under 18 years of age.
• Athletes should avoid high-risk sports like archery, racing, and shooting while taking this medicine and should check the list of banned substances published by anti-doping authorities.
• This medicine should be used with caution if you have high blood fat levels, hormone-sensitive cancer, fibroids in the womb, or a history of seizures, as it may worsen these conditions.
• Do not take this medicine if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding, ovarian cysts, a pituitary or brain tumour, thyroid or adrenal gland problems, or early menopause.

Storage

• Store below 30°C
• Protect the medicine from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture
• Keep the medicine in its original packaging until it's time to take it
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always check the expiry date before taking this medicine

When to see a doctor

• Seek immediate medical attention if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as skin rash, itching or swelling (especially of the face, tongue, or throat), severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
• Contact your doctor if you experience abdominal or pelvic pain, weight gain, discomfort, or distention, as this could be a sign of ovarian enlargement.
• Stop the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you develop any visual disturbances.
• Contact your doctor in case of an overdose.

Alternatives

• Obimin
• Pregnacare
• Prenatal Plus