Drug | Tablet
Norethisterone 10 mg (controlled release) tablet
Treatment of menstrual disorders such as abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)/dysfunctional uterine bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular periods; secondary amenorrhoea (absence of periods); postponement of menstruation; endometriosis (as prescribed).
Norethisterone is a synthetic progestin (progesterone-like hormone). It stabilizes the endometrium (uterine lining) and reduces abnormal shedding/bleeding. When stopped after a course, withdrawal bleeding usually occurs.
Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor; swallow whole (do not crush/chew) as it is controlled release. Can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Dose and duration depend on the condition (e.g., bleeding control, period delay, endometriosis).
Common side effects of Regestrone CR 10 Tablet may include:
Schedule H: use only on prescription. Rule out pregnancy before starting; not for use in known/suspected pregnancy. Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice, depression, diabetes, hypertension, migraine, asthma, epilepsy. Seek urgent care for symptoms of blood clots (leg swelling/pain, chest pain, sudden breathlessness), severe headache/vision changes, or jaundice. May cause irregular bleeding, especially initially. Not a contraceptive; use additional contraception if needed as advised. Avoid in active thromboembolic disorders, severe liver disease, hormone-dependent malignancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding (as per clinician assessment).
