Norethisterone Tablets for Period Delay
Available in 30 and 60 tablet pack sizes
- Hormone treatment used to delay periods
- Also prescribed to treat heavy, painful periods
- Always read the patient information leaflet before use.
Buy Norethisterone (Period Delay) Tablets
Norethisterone (Period Delay) Tablets are a medication that delays your period.
How Norethisterone (Period Delay) Tablets work
Norethisterone (Period Delay) Tablets contain norethisterone, which belongs to a group of medicines called progestogens, which are female hormones.
During a menstrual cycle, progesterone levels fall and cause the lining of the womb to shed, leading your period to start. Taking Norethisterone Tablets prevents your hormone levels from dropping, and your period won’t begin until you stop taking the tablets.
Directions
Always take Norethisterone Tablets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
The usual dose needed to delay your period is 1 tablet, 3 times a day. You will need to start taking the tablets 3 days before your period is due to start. Your period usually begins 3 days after you have finished taking the tablets.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Norethisterone Tablets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects of this product may include:
- Vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Shorter periods
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Swelling
- Absence of a period
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.
If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking these tablets and seek medical advice immediately:
- A migraine for the first time
- Unusually bad headaches that occur more often
- Sudden changes to your eyesight, hearing or speech
- Sudden changes to your sense of smell, taste or touch
- Unusual pains in your legs or arms
- Sharp pains in your chest or sudden shortness of breath
- Crushing pains or feelings of heaviness or tightness in your chest
- Coughing for no reason
- One side of your body suddenly becomes very weak or numb
- You develop itching
- You experience high blood pressure
- You develop jaundice or other liver problems
Warnings
Norethisterone Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:
- You have ever had a problem with your blood circulation e.g. a blood clot in the legs or lungs, a heart attack or stroke
- You have any symptoms of a blood clot e.g. chest pain, unexplained sudden shortness of breath and/or a cough
- You have any conditions that put you at a higher risk of a blood clot
- You have ever suffered from a migraine with visual disturbances
- You have or are recovering from a liver disease, and blood tests show that your liver is not yet working properly
- You have or have ever had liver tumours
- You have diabetes with damaged blood vessels
- You have a type of cancer that might be made worse by exposure to female sex hormones
- You have problems with genital bleeding, and the cause is not yet known
- You have endometrial hyperplasia, which has not been treated
- You have had jaundice during pregnancy
- You have had pruritus of pregnancy
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
- You are a smoker
- You have diabetes
- You are overweight
- You have high blood pressure
- You have a heart valve disorder
- You have a heart rhythm disorder
- You have ever had thrombosis/embolism or anyone in your close family has had a thrombosis, heart attack or stroke at a young age
- You suffer from migraines
- You suffer from asthma
- You suffer from kidney problems
- You suffer from epilepsy
- You have an inflammation of your veins
- You have varicose veins
- Anyone in your immediate family has had breast cancer
- You have previously had a condition called chloasma
- You have previously suffered from depression
- You or someone in your close family has ever had high blood levels of cholesterol or triglycerides
- You have ever had a disease of the liver or gallbladder
- You have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- You have sickle cell disease
- You have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
- You have haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
- You have a condition that occurred for the first time or worsened during pregnancy or previous use of sex hormones e.g. hearing loss, porphyria or Sydenham’s chorea
- You have hereditary angioedema
- You have an intolerance to certain types of sugar
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this product.
You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
- Epilepsy medicine e.g. primidone, phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, oxcarbamazepine, topiramate or felbamate
- Medicines to treat tuberculosis e.g. rifampicin
- HIV and hepatitis C medications e.g. ritonavir, nevirapine, efavirez
- Medicines to treat fungal infections e.g. griseofulvin or azole antifungals such as itraconazole, voriconazole or fluconazole
- Medicines to treat bacterial infections e.g. clarithromycin or erythromycin
- Medicines for certain heart diseases e.g. verapamil or diltiazam
- Medicines for arthritis e.g. etoricoxib
- Bosentan, which is used to treat high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs
- St John’s wort
Age restrictions
Unfortunately, we cannot prescribe this product from our clinic to anyone under 18 years old or over 50 years old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take these tablets if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Storage information
Store 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 the NHS website.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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Is norethisterone a contraceptive?
Norethisterone is NOT a contraceptive, so you must continue to use a barrier method of contraception to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
To prevent pregnancy and manage your periods on a more long-term basis, a hormonal contraceptive pill or other methods can be considered.
Why might a period need to be delayed?
Having a period every month is a natural part of life for most women, but sometimes they’re due to arrive at the worst possible time.
You may have a special event or a holiday coming up which could be negatively affected by heavy bleeding or period pain.
It’s perfectly safe for most women to take norethisterone to delay their period, meaning you can take control of your cycle and make sure your period doesn’t get in the way.
Do I need a prescription for this medication?
You do need a prescription for this medication in the UK.
Our healthcare professionals can provide prescriptions if they think this treatment would be right for you and your condition.
When you click the button which reads “Start Consultation” at the top of this page, you’ll see a short questionnaire set up by our healthcare team which is designed to help them understand your medical needs.
Just like an in-person consultation with your GP, our doctors will assess your answers to their questions and write a prescription for the treatment they think will be best for you.
You’ll then be able to pay for your medication and we’ll send it out to you quickly and in discreet packaging.
