Serophene®
DESCRIPTION SECTION
ClomiPHENE citrate is an orally administered, nonsteroidal, ovulatory stimulant designated chemically as 2-[p-(2-chloro-1,2-diphenylvinyl)phenoxy] triethylamine citrate (1:1). It has a molecular formula of C26H28CINO ∙C6H8O7 and a molecular weight of 598.09. It is represented structurally as:
ClomiPHENE citrate is a white to pale yellow, essentially odorless, crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in methanol; soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in acetone, water, and chloroform; and insoluble in ether.
ClomiPHENE citrate is a mixture of two geometric isomers [cis (zuclomiPHENE) and trans (enclomiPHENE)] containing between 30% and 50% of the cis-isomer.
Each white scored tablet contains 50 mg clomiPHENE citrate USP. The tablet also contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, starch, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate and sodium starch glycolate.
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