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Expert advice for Norestrin Tablet
For oral contraceptive pill: Take your pill at the same time every day.
Do not take norethisterone tablets (for other uses):

If you have ever had a reaction to or been told that you are allergic to norethisterone or any of the other ingredients in the tablets.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be.
If you have missed any of the pills in a strip, and you do not bleed within 45 days of your last period, you may be pregnant. Stop taking norethisterone oral contraceptive pill and contact your doctor or family planning clinic, or do a pregnancy test yourself.
If you lose a pill, just take a pill from a spare strip. Then take all the other pills from your current strip as usual.
If you are sick or have very bad diarrhea or vomiting (within 3 hours of taking the pill), your body may not get its usual dose of hormones from that pill; just take a pill from a spare strip. Carry on taking your pills as normal if you can. You won’t need to use extra contraception.
If you have been sick more than 3 hours after taking the pill carry on taking your pills as normal and use extra contraception for 2 days after you are better.
If you are planning a baby, it’s best to use another method of contraception after stopping the pill until you have regular periods. However, it will not cause you or the baby any harm if you get pregnant straight away.

Do not take norethisterone tablets for any indication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Norestrin safe?
Yes. Norestrin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.

Q. Is Norestrin available over the counter?
No, Norestrin is not an over the counter (OTC) drug. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs and is available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is Norestrin available in India?
Yes, Norestrin is available in India as a prescription medicine.

Q. How long can I take Norestrin for?
The prescribed duration of Norestrin varies depending on the condition. It is recommended to take Norestrin for a duration which is prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Does Norestrin cause miscarriage?
Norestrin has not been reported to cause miscarriage. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before using any medicine during pregnancy.

Q. Does Norestrin make you tired?
Use of Norestrin may make you feel tired (fatigue). Please talk to your doctor in case you experience this symptom while taking Norestrin.

Q. Does Norestrin cause acne?
Acne has been reported as a side effect of Norestrin. Please consult your doctor in case you get lot of acne while taking Norestrin.

Q. Does Norestrin affect ovulation?
Norestrin works by suppressing ovulation when given at particular doses by its effect on the brain.

Q. Does Norestrin cause weight gain?
Weight gain has been reported as a side effect of Norestrin.Please consult your doctor in case you experience excessive weight gain while taking Norestrin.

Q. Does Norestrin help in ovulation?
No, Norestrin does not help in ovulation. Rather it works by suppressing ovulation (release of eggs) and hence decreasing the production of female hormones like estrogens and progesterone.

Q. Does Norestrin cause cramps?
Yes, Norestrin can cause cramps in calves at night as a side effect. Kindly talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive cramps while taking Norestrin.

Q. Can I take Norestrin with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system?
There are no reported drug-drug interactions between Norestrin and levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system. However, Norestrin belongs to a group of medicines called progestins which are female sex hormones and levonorgestrel is also a progestin. As both the medicines contain the similar chemical substance, it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking Norestrin with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.

Q. Can I take Norestrin with etonogestrel implant?
There are no reported drug-drug interactions between Norestrin and etonogestrel implant. However, Norestrin belongs to a group of medicines called progestins which are female sex hormones and desogestrel is also a progestin. As both the medicines contain the similar chemical substance, it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking Norestrin with etonogestrel implant.

Q. Can I take Norestrin with levothyroxine?
Norestrin can be taken with levothyroxine as there are no drug-drug interactions reported between the two medicines. Please consult your doctor before taking Norestrin with levothyroxine.

Q. Can I take Norestrin with amoxicillin?
Norestrin can be taken with amoxicillin as no drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two medicines. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking Norestrin with amoxicillin.

Q. Can I take Norestrin with desogestrel?
Norestrin belongs to a group of medicines called progestins which are female sex hormones and desogestrel is also a progestin. As both the medicines contain the similar chemical substance, it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking Norestrin with desogestrel.

Q. Can I take Norestrin with paracetamol?
Yes, Norestrin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking Norestrin with paracetamol.