NORETHISTERONE belongs to the class of medicines called progestogens used to treat heavy, painful, or irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and endometriosis. Additionally, NORETHISTERONE may be used in the treatment of breast cancer. Endometriosis is a disorder in which the uterus's tissue lining (endometrium) grows on the ovaries, bowel, or tissues lining the pelvis. The most common symptom is pelvic pain.
NORETHISTERONE contains Norethisterone that works by mimicking the activity of the natural hormone progesterone. Thereby, it restores hormone levels in the body and regulates the growth and shedding of the womb lining. Thus, it helps to treat menstrual disorders.
Take NORETHISTERONE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take NORETHISTERONE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, headache, breast pain, and tenderness. Most of these side effects of NORETHISTERONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to NORETHISTERONE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. NORETHISTERONE is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the unborn baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking NORETHISTERONE. It is advised to use effective non-hormonal contraceptives such as condoms to avoid pregnancy while taking NORETHISTERONE. You are advised to stop smoking while taking NORETHISTERONE as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Heavy, painful or irregular periods, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Endometriosis, Breast cancer
NORETHISTERONE contains Norethisterone, a synthetic hormone that mimics the activity of the natural hormone progesterone. Thereby, it restores hormone levels in the body and regulates the growth and shedding of the womb lining. Thus, it helps to treat menstrual disorders.
If you are allergic to NORETHISTERONE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. NORETHISTERONE is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm an unborn baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking NORETHISTERONE. It is advised to use effective non-hormonal contraceptives such as condoms to avoid pregnancy while taking NORETHISTERONE. You are advised to stop smoking while taking NORETHISTERONE as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. If you are about to undergo any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking NORETHISTERONE as it may increase the effect of certain anesthetics. If you experience sudden shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, sudden, severe, sharp pain in the chest, or cough up blood, stop taking NORETHISTERONE and consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of a blood clot in the lungs.
Drug-Drug Interaction: NORETHISTERONE may interact with anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin), antiviral drugs (nelfinavir, ritonavir), a medicine used to treat Cushing’s syndrome (aminoglutethimide), antibiotics (co-trimoxazole, rifampicin, tetracycline), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin).
Drug-Food Interaction: NORETHISTERONE may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression). Also, limit the intake of grapefruit juice with NORETHISTERONE as it may increase the levels of NORETHISTERONE in the blood.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking NORETHISTERONE if you have vaginal bleeding, blood clots, severe itching, porphyria (blood disorder), liver problems, angina (chest pain), or if you ever had a heart attack, jaundice, or pemphigoid gestationis (an itchy rash that develops into blisters). If you have asthma, migraine headaches, epilepsy (fits), kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking NORETHISTERONE.
The interaction of NORETHISTERONE with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using NORETHISTERONE.
NORETHISTERONE is a category X pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
NORETHISTERONE is given to breastfeeding women only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
NORETHISTERONE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
NORETHISTERONE is not recommended if you have liver disease. However, if you have any concerns regarding this, please consult a doctor.
Take NORETHISTERONE with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
NORETHISTERONE is not recommended for use in children under 18 years.
Endometriosis: It is a disorder in which the tissue lining the uterus (endometrium) grows on the ovaries, bowel, or tissues lining the pelvis. The most common symptom is pelvic pain. Other symptoms of endometriosis include lower back pain, painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, pain following sexual intercourse, or discomfort with bowel movements.