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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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