Only suitable for adult women. Do not take if you are pregnant., Do not take if you are allergic or sensitive to the active Norethisterone or any of the excipients in the tablet., Please note that Norethisterone is not suitable for everyone, if you meet any of the following criteria you may need to look for an alternative product and consult your pharmacist or GP:, · Previous or current venous thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism
· Active or recent arterial thromboembolic disease, including angina, myocardial infarction
· Poor liver function
· Undiagnosed irregular vaginal bleeding
· Porphyria, Two to three days after you cease taking your norethisterone tablets your period should begin again. If your period bleeding fails to begin following Norethisterone there could be a possibility that you are pregnant. This thought must be excluded before a further course is given., Note, Norethisterone does not act as a contraceptive. It is still possible to become pregnant while taking Norethisterone. You are recommended to use contraception while using norethisterone., A common side effect of Progestogen medications is fluid retention. Be mindful when taking norethisterone if you have any of the following pre-existing conditions:, · Epilepsy
· Migraine
· Asthma
· Cardiac dysfunction
· Renal dysfunction
· Risk of venous thromboembolism