Norethisterone Tablets is one of a group of medicines called ‘Progestogens’. Progestogens are similar to the natural female hormone progesterone.
Norethisterone Tablets contain the progestogen called norethisterone as the active ingredient. Norethisterone may be prescribed to delay a period.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very rarely, Norethisterone can cause an allergic reaction, which may cause some of the following symptoms:
- wheezing
- difficulty breathing
- feeling faint
- swelling of the face or tongue
- swelling of the hands and feet
- intense itchy skin rash
If you experience any side effects, including allergic reaction, while taking this medicine seek medical advice immediately.
Please read the patient information leaflet for a full list of warnings and side effects.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
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