Norethisterone 5mg 1 tablet

Used to mimic the effects of female sex hormones produced naturally by the body.
It is a synthetic progestogen hormone, sometimes known as a progestogen-only oral contraceptive or the mini pill.
It is used to thicken the vaginal fluid so that sperm cannot get to the womb and to change the lining of the womb so that eggs cannot grow there, preventing pregnancy. Norethisterone also decreases the production of oestrogen and progestogen hormones produced naturally by the body and may also have a direct effect on the pituitary gland which is involved in the production of several hormones.
In general this drug is used to treat irregular, painful or heavy periods, endometriosis (a painful condition caused by tissue that usually lines the womb growing outside the womb), premenstrual tension (also known as PMS or PMT) and to prevent pregnancy (oral contraceptive pill)
Benefits of being on this drug can include prevention of pregnancy, return to a normal menstrual cycle, relief from the pain associated with endometriosis and relief from the symptoms of PMS or PMT.

Listed below are the typical uses of norethisterone.
Prevention of pregnancy
Relief from premenstrual (PMT) symptoms including headache, migraine, breast discomfort, water retention or changed behaviour before a period is due Abnormal, heavy or continuous bleeding from the womb (not related to a heavy period).
Heavy bleeding during a period
Painful periods
Endometriosis (a painful condition caused by tissue that usually lines the womb growing outside the womb)

Headache (including migraine headache)
Feeling sick
Being sick
Stomach ache
Swollen or sore breasts
Change in weight
Changes in sex drive
Patches of darkened skin
Itching
Acne
Rash
Change in appetite
Feeling dizzy
Feeling tired
Feeling depressed
Breakthrough bleeding or spotting from the vagina
Irregular menstrual periods
High sugar levels in the blood
Difficulty sleeping
Confusion
Feeling nervous
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Dry mouth
Blood clots
Fever
Eye problems
Increase in body hair
Worsening of migraine headaches
Worsening of fitting (epilepsy)
Liver tumours

If any of these persist or you consider them severe then inform your doctor or pharmacist. Further information on other side effects can be found in the patient information leaflet.

Tell your doctor immediately and stop taking norethisterone if you develop any of the following symptoms:
Swelling of the face, hands or feet, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or an intense itchy skin rash which may be caused by a severe allergic reaction Signs and symptoms of a blood clot which may include severe pain or tenderness or swelling in the calf of one or both legs, unexpected chest pain, shortness of breath or coughing up blood, unexpected numbness, tingling, weakness, severe headache, dizziness, fainting, fitting, problems with eyesight or speech or unexpected stomach pain
Painful or inflamed leg veins
Changes in your sense of taste, smell or touch
A crushing type of chest pain or heaviness in your chest
Migraine or your existing migraine worsens
Persistent headaches
Swelling or tenderness in the upper part of your tummy
Yellowing of the skin or whites of your eyes (this may be a sign of jaundice)
Large increase in blood pressure
Pregnancy
Recurrence of earlier depression

Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use norethisterone after the expiry date shown.
Do not throw away any medicines down a drain or into a bin. Ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicines you do not want. This will help to protect the environment.