Norethisterone: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Norethisterone is a progestogen hormone. It is a prescription medicine used for contraception, menstrual disorders and endometriosis. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and injections, made by 6 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Norethisterone works
Norethisterone is a synthetic version of progesterone, a natural female hormone. It stops the womb lining from shedding, which can delay or regulate periods and reduce heavy bleeding. As a contraceptive injection, it prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus so sperm cannot easily reach an egg.
What is Norethisterone used for?
- Contraception
- Menstrual disorders
- Endometriosis
Norethisterone is used in different ways depending on the form. As a long-acting injection (norethisterone enantate), it provides short-term contraception. Tablets are used to treat heavy, painful or irregular periods, to postpone a period for a special occasion, and to manage endometriosis. Your doctor will decide which form is suitable, as each has a different purpose.
Side effects of Norethisterone
Hormonal side effects can occur with Norethisterone. The more common ones include:
- Irregular bleeding or spotting
- Breast tenderness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Bloating or weight gain
- Mood changes
Get urgent help for pain or swelling in one leg, chest pain, sudden breathlessness, a severe headache, sudden vision changes, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have had a blood clot, stroke, heart disease, breast cancer, severe liver disease or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Tablets taken to delay a period do not reliably prevent pregnancy, so use another method of contraception if needed.
- Do not use it if you are or could be pregnant, and discuss breastfeeding with your doctor.
- Some medicines, such as certain epilepsy medicines, rifampicin and St John's wort, can reduce its effect.
- Tell your doctor about migraine, diabetes, high blood pressure or depression, and before any major surgery.
Frequently asked questions about Norethisterone
What is the price of Norethisterone in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Norethisterone products currently in stock range from Rs 218 to Rs 598 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Norigest 200mg Injection at Rs 218. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Norethisterone are available in Pakistan?
Norethisterone is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Omatril (Obs-pharma Ltd), Primolut-n, Just (Mass Pharma Ltd) and Norigest (Bayer Pharma (PVT.) Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Norethisterone?
Yes. Norethisterone is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Norethisterone be used during pregnancy?
Tablets taken to delay a period do not reliably prevent pregnancy, so use another method of contraception if needed.
Are all Norethisterone brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Norethisterone in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Norethisterone brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 7 products containing Norethisterone from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
