CCQ 50 Tablet
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.
CCQ 50 Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
CCQ 50 Tablet is a medicine used to treat female infertility. It increases the chances of pregcy 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.
03Uses
Female infertility
04How To Use
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.
05How It 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
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.
07Benefits
In Female infertility
CCQ 50 Tablet helps in the production and development of healthy eggs in women. This improves fertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is commonly used in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who experience infertility. CCQ 50 Tablet reduces damage to egg cells, improves egg quality and thus enhances fertility. Take this medicine in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
08Side Effects
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
Breast discomfort
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Metrorrhagia (menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals)
Enlarged Ovary
Nausea
Bloating
Hot flashes
Headache
09Safety Information
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.
10Drug 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.
References
Sources and references
El Refaeey A, Selem A, Badawy A. Combined coenzyme Q10 and clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction in clomiphene-citrate-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome. Reprod Biomed Online. 2014;29:119-124. view
