Normens 5 mg

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, heavy periods (menorrhagia), painful periods and endometriosis. Premenstrual syndrome and postponement of menstruation.

Norethisterone is a synthetic progestogen that converts the lining of the uterus from the proliferative to the secretory phase; withdrawal of the drug is followed by bleeding similar to a normal period.

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding: 5 mg 3 times daily for 10 days to stop bleeding; to prevent recurrence, 5 mg 2 times daily from day 19 to day 26 of the cycle. Endometriosis: 10 mg to 15 mg daily for 4 to 6 months, starting on day 5 of the cycle. Postponement of menstruation: 5 mg 3 times daily, starting 3 days before the expected onset. Or as directed by the physician.

Breakthrough bleeding or spotting, nausea, headache, breast tenderness, weight changes, mood changes and acne.

To be used on the advice of a registered physician; pregnancy should be excluded before starting. Use with caution in patients at risk of blood clots and in liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, migraine, epilepsy and depression. At these doses it is not a reliable contraceptive.

Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, current or past thromboembolic disease, severe liver disease, breast or genital tract cancer and acute porphyria.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.