Norethisterone 5mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Norethisterone 5mg Tablets are a progestogen treatment for heavy, irregular or painful periods, planned postponement of menstruation and endometriosis. They alter the response of the uterine lining to hormonal signals.

How to use

Swallow with water, with or without food. Period-delay courses commonly start at least three days before the expected period; bleeding-control and endometriosis treatment follow different cycle-based schedules. Pregnancy should be excluded before a period-delay course.

How it works

Norethisterone mimics progesterone activity in the uterine lining. It helps stabilise the lining during treatment, with withdrawal bleeding usually following the fall in hormone support after a course ends.

Side effects

Headache, nausea, breast tenderness, fluid retention and spotting can occur. Sudden chest pain, breathlessness, one-sided leg swelling or a new severe headache needs urgent medical attention.

Important information

Tell your doctor about previous blood clots, migraine with aura, serious liver disease, unexplained vaginal bleeding or hormone-sensitive cancer. It must not be used during pregnancy. New jaundice or a major change in headache pattern needs assessment.