Promid 10mg Tablet
Midas Healthcare Ltd

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In-stock 3 tablets in 1 strip
39.90

NOTICE: unsafe with : Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Menorrhagia Pain during menstruation Endometriosis

COMPOSITION:
Norethisterone (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gynaecological

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Promid 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Promid 10mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Nonhormonal contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum

Driving

Promid 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Promid 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Promid 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Promid 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Promid 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools.

Norethisterone   10mg

Uses of Promid Tablet
Promid 10mg Tablet is used in mennorhagia, pain during menstruation, endometriosis and breast cancer.

How to use Promid Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Promid 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Promid Tablet works
Promid 10mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormones). It works as part of hormone replacement therapy by replacing the amount of oestrogen in the uterus. It works to bring on menstruation by replacing the natural progesterone that some women are missing.

Side Effects:

Common Edema, Abdominal bloating, Anxiety, Irritability, Depression, Muscle pain.

Expert advice for Promid 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Promid with amoxicillin?
Promid 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 Promid with amoxicillin.

Q. Can I take Promid with desogestrel?
Promid 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 Promid with desogestrel.

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