Generic Name
Norethisterone Acetate + EthinyloestradiolPacks Price
- Tab: 2x10's: 141.03: Rs.165.92
Penorit
Therapeutic Group
OestrogensIndication Dosage
This medication contains 2 female hormones: estrogen (such as conjugated estrogen, and estradiol) and progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone, and norgestimate). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness).
- Adult: Take one tablet by mouth at intervals not exceeding 24 hours, exactly as directed by your physician.
Content
- Tab: Norethisterone Acetate 10mg + Ethinyloestradiol 0.02mg
Pregnancy
It is not safe to use during pregnancy
Stability
- Oestrogen/ Progestogen
Contra Indications
- Contraindicated in patients with blood clotting problems, suspectable pregnancy, breast cancer, endometrial, cervical, or vaginal cancer, heart problems, migraines, uncontrolled high blood pressure, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease or tumors, coronary artery disease, diabetes with vascular involvement and hypersensitivity.
Precautions
- Contraindicated in patients with blood clotting problems, suspectable pregnancy, breast cancer, endometrial, cervical, or vaginal cancer, heart problems, migraines, uncontrolled high blood pressure, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease or tumors, coronary artery disease, diabetes with vascular involvement and hypersensitivity.
Lactation
- Not Recommended
Side Effects
- Headache
- vaginal candidiasis
- upper respiratory infection
- nausea
- menstrual cramps
- breast tenderness
- sinusitis
- vaginitis (bacterial)
- Abnormal cervical smear
- acne
- urinary tract infection
- mood swings
- weight gain
- vomiting
- abnormal bleeding from the uterus
- hypertension
- Irregular periods
- vaginal bleeding
- painful menstruation
- amenorrhea (absence of menstruation).
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Shahid Arif