Norethisterone

Norethisterone.Take 1 tablet 3 times a day starting 3 days before you are expecting your period.

Norethisterone should be taken for no longer than 20 days. you my take it for less if do not wish to delay your period for the 17 days.

Once you stop taking Norethisterone your period should occur within 2 to 3 days and your cycles should continue as usual after this. If you do not get your period you should do a pregnancy test and contact your GP.

Side effects

Side effects can include nausea (feeling sick), breast tenderness, tiredness, bloating, reduced sex drive or headache.

Rarely, it can cause a worsening of some chronic diseases, but our clinicians will advise you on this. For full information on side effects and correct use, see the patient information leaflet. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your Patient Record.

Effectiveness

Norethisterone should be taken 3 days before you expect your next period to begin, and should become effective immediately. It can delay your period by up to 17 days if all 20 days worth of pills are taken. It requires you to take 3 pills a day, and once you stop taking them, your period should start after a couple of days.

In-pharmacy checks and collection

To ensure your safety, this treatment is only available for in-store collection. When you visit the pharmacy to collect your treatment, your blood pressure, height and weight will be checked to make sure this pill is safe for you to take. These checks are free and quick, and will take place in a private consultation room.

For women with results outside safe limits, Norethisterone may not be suitable due to the increased risk of serious side effect such as bloods clots.