Norinyl-1 Contraceptive Pill

Buy Norinyl-1 Tablets 

Norinyl-1 Tablets are a combined oral contraceptive, otherwise known as ‘the pill’. It contains two types of hormones, oestrogen (mestranol) and progestogen (norethisterone) that work to prevent pregnancy. 

It’s important to note that the contraceptive pill will not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (STIs); to prevent both pregnancy and STIs, it’s advised that you wear a condom.

How Norinyl-1 Tablets work

The hormones in these tablets stop your ovaries from releasing an egg. They also help prevent sperm from reaching an egg by thickening the mucus at the neck of the womb, making it difficult for an egg to implant itself.

Directions

Always take Norinyl-1 Tablets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. Take the first tablet on the first day of your period, marked with the correct day of the week. 

If you start on day 2-5 of your period, you should use another method of contraception, like a condom, for the first seven days, but only for the first pack.

You can take your tablet at any time, but you must remember to take it at the same time each day. Take a tablet every day until you finish all 21 in the pack. After this, stop taking the tablets for 7 days; you may bleed during this time.

You do not need to use any other forms of contraception during this time, as you will still be protected against pregnancy. After 7 days have passed, start your next pack of pills, even if you’re still bleeding. You will always start a new pack on the same day of the week.

If you require further information about the directions of Norinyl-1 Tablets, for example, you’re changing from another form of contraception, starting after childbirth, a miscarriage or an abortion, please refer to the patient information leaflet.

What to do if you have stomach upset

If you have been sick or have had diarrhoea within 4 hours of taking your Norinyl-1 Tablet, it may not be effective at protecting you against pregnancy. You should always use another method of contraception, like a condom, during the period of stomach upset and for the next 7 days.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Norinyl-1 Tablets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include: 

• Depression
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Changes in sex drive
• Worsening of womb disorders
• Feeling or being sick
• Stomach upset
• Changes in appetite
• Changes in the way your body breaks down sugars, fats or vitamins
• Breast swelling or tenderness
• Bleeding from the uterus that isn’t from menstruation
• Increase in body weight

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.

Rarely, women who take the combined contraceptive pill may be at an increased risk of developing blood clots, certain types of cancers and psychiatric disorders. For further information about these serious side effects, please refer to the patient information leaflet.

Warnings

Norinyl-1 Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to mestranol, norethisterone or any of the other listed ingredients. 

These tablets contain lactose, a type of sugar. If you suffer from diabetes or you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine. 

Do not take these tablets if you have any of the following:

• If you have ever had thrombosis (blood clots)
• If you have ever had a heart attack, angina or a stroke
• If you have hepatitis C and are taking medication for it
• You or any member of your family have a condition which makes them more at risk of developing blood clots
• If you have had or have high levels of fats in your blood (hyperlipidaemia) or other disorders of body fats
• You have or have ever had liver disease
• You have or have ever had liver tumours
• You have breast cancer or other cancer, like ovarian, cervical, or cancer of the uterus (womb)
• You have unusual bleeding from the vagina
• You have or have ever had bad migraines
• If you have had the following during pregnancy: Pruritus (itching of the whole body), jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), for which your doctor could not find the cause; pemphigoid gestationis (a rash previously known as herpes gestationis typically with blistering of the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet)
• You are pregnant or think you might be

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have any of the following: 

• Migraines or headaches

• Slow or sudden development of visual disturbances such as complete or partial loss of vision
• Asthma
• Epilepsy (a condition where you suffer from fits)
• Diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Multiple sclerosis (a problem of the nervous system)
• Tetany (muscle twitches)
• Breast problems of any sort
• Varicose veins (widened or twisted vein usually in the leg)
• Liver dysfunction
• Severe depression
• Fibroids in your uterus
• Irregular periods
• Sharp pain in your abdomen
• Gallstones
• Sickle-cell anaemia
• Otosclerosis (an inherited form of deafness)
• Porphyria (a metabolic disease)
• Chloasma (brown patches on your skin which can happen during pregnancy but may not fade completely)
• Any disease that is likely to get worse during pregnancy

Using/taking other medicines

You must speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets if you are using/taking any other medicines.

Fertility risks

Norinyl-1 Tablets are a reversible form of contraception, meaning your fertility will revert back to normal after taking these tablets. If you would like more information regarding the fertility risks of Norinyl-1 Tablets, speak to your GP or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice.

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.