Sermifen 60mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It helps in preventing bone loss that can develop in women after menopause. It makes the bone stronger and lowers the risk of fractures.

It is Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) used in osteoprosis

Uses of Sermifen Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Post menopausal osteoporosis

Benefits of Sermifen Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Post menopausal osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause (end of a woman's menstrual cycles) and is known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. Sermifen 60mg Tablet helps to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also helps maintain bone density and reduces your risk of bone fracture. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Sermifen Tablet

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 Sermifen

Leg cramps
Peripheral edema
Flu-like symptoms
Joint pain
Sweating
Hot flashes

How to use Sermifen 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. Sermifen 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sermifen 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Sermifen 60mg 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

UNSAFE

Sermifen 60mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Sermifen 60mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sermifen 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sermifen 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sermifen 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Sermifen 60mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Sermifen 60mg Tablet for the treatment of and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Consult your doctor immediately if you notice lumps in your breast, sudden weakness, chest pain, vision problems, and pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.
Inform your doctor if you are on estrogen therapy.
Inform your doctor immediately if you observe bleeding/spotting from the vagina during the treatment.
Try to increase body movements and do not restrict yourself at one place or position for a long time while taking Sermifen 60mg Tablet.
Remember to do light exercises such as brisk walking to keep yourself active.
Try to include calcium and vitamin D-rich food in your diet like dairy products, green leafy vegetables, egg yolk or simply get it naturally from sunlight.
Osteoporosis makes your bones weaker, they may break more easily if you fall. You can try to reduce the risk of falls by wearing well-fitting shoes or slippers and checking your home for hazards such as uneven rugs, trailing wires, and slippery floors.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aryl-Phenylketone Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM)- Osteoporosis

Patient concerns

I had hot flash, sweating and ganrahat

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Seems like post menopausal syndrome. Visit a gynaecologist.

Ovaries taken out chest pain and intense sweat high heart beats

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

These are the symptoms of menopause. Consult a gynaec nearby and discuss about post menopausal therapy

Having urine burning problem past month. with the homeop medicine 70% relief i got. now i stopped medicine to have. five year back hystectomy done overies still remain. due to computer work eyes get dried and tired. shoulders also pain. past 1.7 year back pain started. some time hot flashes also come suddenly. all blood investigation and u/s are normal. as per dr. advise take sweet less. hair fall are more. no dandruff.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

It is normal to have hot flashes and these post menopausal symptoms after hysterectomyYou can take hormone therapy if you want however symptoms will recurrent when you stop treatment

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