Tecoland supplies high purity Tamoxifen Citrate bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) produced by GMP facility. We custom package for orders ranging from milligram to bulk quantity. Welcome to contact us with your specific request.

The following information is provided for general information purposes ONLY.

Introduction of  Tamoxifen Citrate

Tamoxifen Citrate is an anti-oestrogen drug, designed to counteract the effects of oestrogen. It was developed over 30 years ago and is now used widely to treat breast cancer. It is also used to treat a variety of other conditions, including infertility.

Possible side effects of  Tamoxifen Citrate

Each person’s reaction to any medication is unique. Because people react to drugs in different ways, it is impossible to predict who is going to have side effects. Many women who take  Tamoxifen Citrate have no side effects, while others will experience them.

Very rarely, if the side effects are severe, you may have to stop taking  Tamoxifen Citrate and a different drug may be prescribed.

Side effects are more common in pre­menopausal women, who may develop menopausal side effects as a result of a lowered level of oestrogen. The most common side effects, apart from nausea, are hot flushes and sweats, particularly at night.

Flushes and sweats  Sometimes the flushes will gradually lessen over the first few months but some women continue to have them for as long as they take  Tamoxifen Citrate. There are a number of ways to help to reduce or control hot flushes and sweats. Some women find it helpful to avoid or cut down on tea, coffee, nicotine and alcohol.

Some women find that complementary therapies can help, and your GP can give you details about obtaining these on the NHS. If you find your own complementary therapist, make sure that they are properly qualified and registered.

Sometimes other drugs can be prescribed to reduce hot flushes and sweats. Recent research suggests that progesterone or some types of antidepressant drugs may be helpful in controlling this unpleasant side effect.

If you are having troublesome hot flushes do not hesitate to discuss possible treatments with your doctor. Your doctor may be able to prescribe a different hormonal therapy instead. Sometimes the hot flushes continue for a long time after you have stopped taking  Tamoxifen Citrate.

Nausea and indigestion  Feelings of sickness (nausea) and indigestion are fairly common but can often be relieved by taking your tablets with food or milk or at night. Although nausea is quite common initially, it usually wears off after a few weeks.

Weight gain  Some women notice that they gain weight while taking  Tamoxifen Citrate and this may be due to water retention.

Change in periods  Women who have not yet reached the menopause may notice that their monthly periods change – they may become irregular, lighter or sometimes stop altogether.

Some women also notice an increase in vaginal discharge and itching of the vulva (the area around the vagina).

Disclaimer:

Information on this page is provided for general information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment decision based on information contained in this page without consulting other references including the package insert of the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any erroneous information contained on this page.