Nolvadex 10 mg 30 Tablets is a medication used to treat breast cancer, as well as anovulatory infertility in women.
Each tablet of Nolvadex contains 10 mg of the active ingredient tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen.
Treatment of breast cancer
Treatment of infertility caused by anovulation
Primary prevention of breast cancer in women at moderate or high risk
Breast cancer treatment (women): 20 mg daily
Treatment of infertility caused by anovulation: 20 mg daily on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th days of the menstrual cycle; the dose may be increased later
Primary prevention of breast cancer: 20 mg daily for 5 years in women at moderate or high risk
Nolvadex may cause some side effects, including:
Fibroids
Anemia
Fluid retention
Headache
Dizziness
Retinopathy
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Hair loss
Depression
Fluid retention is a common side effect of Nolvadex, which may lead to weight gain.
Nolvadex should not be used in cases of:
Hypersensitivity to its ingredients
Pregnancy
Treatment with anastrozole
Personal or family history of venous thromboembolism complications
Need to take anticoagulant medication such as Coumarin
Keep out of the reach of children
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
Keep in the original packaging