Sermifen 60mg Tablet

Short Description

Sermifen 60mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Sermifen 60mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint, and manage your weight. You should also avoid smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

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.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes, leg cramps, peripheral edema, flu-like symptoms, joint pain, and sweating.

Breastfeeding Warning

If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

If you are pregnant, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Sermifen 60mg Tablet works like estrogen, a natural female hormone to stop the bone loss that can develop in women after menopause.

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.