Norethisterone 5mg Tablets (POM) 30 Tablets
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Product Overview
This is a generic product, therefore depending on availability, the brand you receive may not be the same as the one pictured.
Description
Norethisterone 5mg Tablets (30 tablets) are a prescription-only medicine from a group called progestogens, similar to the natural hormone progesterone.
They are used to treat or manage a range of menstrual cycle conditions, including:
- Heavy periods
- Painful periods
- Irregular periods or periods that are more frequent than normal
- Premenstrual tension (PMT)
- Endometriosis
- Your prescriber may also use norethisterone to delay a period.
Pack size: 30 tablets.
How to Use
Always take exactly as directed on your dispensing label.
General guidance
- Dose depends on the condition being treated.
- If you forget a dose: take it when you remember, then continue as normal. Do not take a double dose.
Typical dosing shown in the patient leaflet (your prescriber may advise differently):
- Heavy bleeding and other period problems: 1 tablet 3 times daily (15mg/day) for 10 days.
- To help prevent problems returning, your doctor may advise 1 tablet twice daily for 8 days, starting 19 days after your last period began.
- Premenstrual tension (PMT): 1 tablet once daily for 10 days, starting 16 days after your last period began.
- Endometriosis: 1 tablet 3 times daily (15mg/day) for at least 6 months (dose may be increased if breakthrough bleeding occurs).
- To delay a period: 1 tablet 3 times daily (15mg/day). Start 3 days before your period is due. Your period usually starts within 3 days of stopping.
Important: Norethisterone is not a contraceptive. Use contraception (e.g., condoms) if needed while taking it.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Norethisterone 5mg per tablet.
Other ingredients: Lactose, maize starch, magnesium stearate.
Side Effects & Warnings
Do not take if you:
- Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
- Are allergic to norethisterone or any ingredients (including lactose)
- Have (or have had) blood clots, heart attack/angina, liver problems, porphyria, or unexplained vaginal bleeding (see leaflet)
Stop and seek urgent medical help if you develop:
- Signs of a blood clot: sudden chest pain, coughing blood, sudden shortness of breath, severe leg pain/swelling, or stroke-like symptoms (severe headache, speech/vision problems, weakness/collapse)
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of face/lips/tongue, wheeze, difficulty breathing, faintness, widespread rash
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes) or a migraine for the first time
Possible side effects can include irregular bleeding/spotting, headache, nausea, dizziness, mood changes (including low mood), skin changes (acne/rash), fluid retention and weight change.
Contains lactose: if you’ve been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, check with a pharmacist/prescriber.