Norethisterone Tablets is one of a group of medicines called ‘Progestogens’.
Progestogens are similar to the natural female hormone progesterone.
Norethisterone Tablets contains the progestogen called norethisterone as the active ingredient. Norethisterone Tablets has many uses.
You can take Norethisterone Tablets to treat or manage:
• Heavy periods
• Painful periods
• Irregular periods or periods that are more frequent than normal
• Premenstrual tension (PMT)
• Endometriosis (where tissue from your womb is found outside your womb)
• Breast cancer.
Your doctor may also prescribe Norethisterone Tablets if you want to delay your next period.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for. This information can also be found on
the label on the box the tablets come in. The following information will help you see what the usual dose is for a particular problem.
Taking Norethisterone Tablets for heavy bleeding and other period problems –
You will usually take 1 tablet 3 times a day (15 mg) for 10 days. A few days after you stop taking the tablets you will usually have bleeding like a period. To stop your periods causing problems again, your doctor may tell you to take Norethisterone Tablets for a few days after your next two periods.
You will probably take 1 tablet twice a day (10 mg) for 8 days. You will need to start taking these tablets 19 days after your last period began.
Taking Norethisterone Tablets for premenstrual tension – You will usually take one 5 mg tablet a day for 10 days, starting 16 days after your last period began.
Taking Norethisterone Tablets for endometriosis – You will usually take 1 tablet 3 times (15 mg) a day for at least 6 months. If you have any irregular bleeding or spotting, your doctor may increase the dose to 4 or 5 tablets (20-25 mg)
a day until this bleeding stops.
Taking Norethisterone Tablets for breast cancer – You will usually take 8 tablets (40 mg) a day. Your doctor may increase
this to 12 tablets (60 mg).
Taking Norethisterone Tablets to delay your periods – You will usually take 1 tablet 3 times (15 mg) a day. You need to start taking the tablets 3 days before your period is due to start. Your period will usually start within 3 days of finishing the tablets.
If you do not have a period after you nish a course of Norethisterone Tablets, check with your doctor in case you
are pregnant. If you take more Norethisterone Tablets than you should If you take more Norethisterone Tablets than you should, contact your doctor straight away.
If you forget to take Norethisterone Tablets
Take the tablet as soon as you remember, and carry on taking the tablets at the normal times.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
