Mamofen is the tablet used to treat breast cancer primarily. It is the branded product and manufactured, as well as marketed by Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. It comes in the form of tablets and needs to be consumed orally. It comprises of Tamoxifen 10 mg.
It is a prescription drug, means that, it can be sold to the person, only when the person has the prescription of the doctor or medical practitioner. Mamofen needs to store in a cool, dry place and has to avoid direct sunlight. It needs to be swallowed with water and crushing, chewing or breaking should be avoided.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Tamoxifen or any of its ingredients.
- Avoid using Mamofen 10 mg during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor.
- Regular monitoring of liver function, blood counts, and vision is necessary during treatment.
- Use caution if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, or endometrial cancer.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking, as these can increase the risk of side effects.
Some of the common side effects of Mamofen are headache, hot flashes, numbness or tingling sensation, leg cramps, muscle aches, and tiredness, thinning of hair, and nausea. The symptoms of side effects vary from person to person. Hence, it is highly recommended to either start or to stop the usage of the tablets under the guidance of your doctor. As the tablet may have an interaction with other drugs as well as can affect or result in to the medical condition, it is mandatory to follow some restrictions while you are consuming Mamofen. The tablet is not considered safe for younger kids having an age less than 2 years.
- Mamofen 10 mg is used in the treatment of Breast Cancer. It can also be used to treat an infertility caused due to ovulation process failure (production and release). As the tablet contains Tamoxifen, which is ‘anti oestrogen.’ Oestrogen is the female sex hormone, which is needed by the cancerous cells to grow in some types of breast cancers. Mamofen blocks the effect of oestrogen making it anti cancerous. It is also used to reduce the risk of occurrence of breast cancer in women due to age or other high risk conditions.