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Composition :

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Catalyst Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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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.

Directions for Use

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

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).

How Ovamax Tablet Works

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Ovamax Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

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-Drug Interactions

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PrasteroneLeflunomide
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PrasteroneMipomersen
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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PrasteroneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ovamax Tablet:
Taking leflunomide with Ovamax Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ovamax Tablet with Leflunomide together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrasteroneMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ovamax Tablet:
Taking Ovamax Tablet with Mipomersen may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ovamax Tablet and Mipomersen, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PrasteroneKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ovamax Tablet:
Co-administration of Ketoconazole and Ovamax Tablet may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Ovamax Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasteroneLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ovamax Tablet:
Using Ovamax Tablet with Lomitapide may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ovamax Tablet and Lomitapide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasteroneTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ovamax Tablet:
Taking Ovamax Tablet with Teriflunomide may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ovamax Tablet and Teriflunomide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrasteroneCarfilzomib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ovamax Tablet:
Taking Ovamax Tablet with Carfilzomib can increase the risk of clotting.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ovamax Tablet with Carfilzomib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden loss of eyesight, chest pain, breathing difficulties, coughing up blood, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult a doctor, immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

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Therapeutic Class

GYNECOLOGY RELATED DRUGS

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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.

Have a query?

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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India
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Reference

  1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-dhea/art-20364199
  2. https://www.drugs.com/npp/dehydroepiandrosterone.html

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