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Expert advice for N-Ethi 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 N-ethi safe?
Yes. N-ethi is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.

Q. Is N-ethi available over the counter?
No, N-ethi 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 N-ethi available in India?
Yes, N-ethi is available in India as a prescription medicine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does N-ethi help in ovulation?
No, N-ethi 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 N-ethi cause cramps?
Yes, N-ethi can cause cramps in calves at night as a side effect. Kindly talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive cramps while taking N-ethi.

Q. Can I take N-ethi with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system?
There are no reported drug-drug interactions between N-ethi and levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system. However, N-ethi 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 N-ethi with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.

Q. Can I take N-ethi with etonogestrel implant?
There are no reported drug-drug interactions between N-ethi and etonogestrel implant. However, N-ethi 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 N-ethi with etonogestrel implant.

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

Q. Can I take N-ethi with amoxicillin?
N-ethi 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 N-ethi with amoxicillin.

Q. Can I take N-ethi with desogestrel?
N-ethi 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 N-ethi with desogestrel.

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