Norethisterone tablets

Description

Norethisterone tablets are also known as period delay tablets. It is a medication that delays the start of menstruation by increasing natural female hormone progesterone levels in the body.

Norethisterone tablets contain the active ingredient Norethisterone. It is a synthetic version of the natural female hormone called progesterone. Progesterone is a female sex hormone naturally present in the body that is responsible for creating the inner lining of the uterus or womb, and also responsible for regulating menstruation every month.

How does Norethisterone work?

Norethisterone works by affecting the inner lining of the uterus or womb in the female body and also the hormonal signals that control menstruation. During a normal, regular menstrual cycle, progesterone hormone levels in a woman’s body decrease naturally. This happens before the start of the period every month. Norethisterone tablets increase the level of progesterone in the body, maintaining the interior lining of the uterus and delaying the onset of menstruation until the medication is stopped.

How to use Norethisterone tablets

We recommend that you read all the necessary information mentioned in the patient information leaflet or seek guidance from a doctor before starting Norethisterone. However, here is some information that you may find useful:

• You should take one tablet (5 mg) three times a day, starting ideally 3 days before your menstruation begins
• Swallow tablets whole with water, with or without food
• Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Who can take Norethisterone?

Norethisterone is suitable for adult women who wish to delay their period. It is suitable for women who are below 50 or above 18. It is safely used to delay periods for 7- 17 days. It can also be used by women who are undergoing diagnostic procedures, want to delay their periods for travel, events, or personal reasons, or patients with premenstrual syndrome.

Who should not use Norethisterone?
You should not take these tablets if:

• You are allergic to any ingredients that are present in these tablets
• You are pregnant, plan to be pregnant, or are breastfeeding
• You have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart disease, or any other problems with blood circulation
• You suffer from liver disease or have a history of jaundice during pregnancy
• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding