Norethisterone Tablets

e-Surgery offers Norethisterone period delay tablets for up to 17 days.

These tablets are normally taken THREE times DAILY, starting from 3 days before the expected onset of a period. They can be taken for up to 17 days, a good way to remember to take them is to take them with meals though this is not required. When you have finished the course of Norethisterone your period will return within a few days.

If you buy Norethisterone always make sure you follow the directions given to you by the prescriber.

Like with all medication, there is a risk of side effects when taking Norethisterone period delay tablets. More information can be found in the Norethisterone tablet online Patient Information Leaflet.

Very rarely, period delay tablets may cause a severe allergic reaction which can be life-threatening in some cases. You can get some or all 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 think you are reacting badly to the medicine, get emergency medical help immediately.

Some common but often mild side effects include:

• Stomach aches,
• Skin itching or rashes
• Changes in sex drive
• Breast pain or tenderness
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Fluid retention

These tablets have no known interaction with alcohol or food. Although if excessive alcohol is consumed it can cause vomiting which would reduce the effectiveness of the medication, though it is very unlikely your period will return right away.

Be aware that when you buy Norethisterone tablets they contain lactose, consult your doctor or prescriber if you have been diagnosed with a sugar intolerance before using these tablets.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes the following medicines, as the effect of Norethisterone period delay tablets may be altered when they are taken at the same time:

• Medicines to treat epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin, carbamazepine)
• Antibiotic medicines to treat an infection (e.g. tetracyclines, rifampicin, co-trimoxazole) Antiviral medicines to treat HIV (e.g. ritonavir, nelfinavir)
• Anticancer medicines
• Herbal preparations containing St Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum)
• Aminoglutethimide, sometimes used for Cushing’s Syndrome.
• Ciclosporin (for suppressing the immune system)
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating pain and inflammation Medicines for high blood pressure.

Norethisterone period delay tablets can also interfere with some laboratory tests, so tell your doctor if you are having any blood tests or hospital investigations. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines not listed above, including those bought without a prescription.

You should contact your GP before taking these tablets if you suffer from:

Psychiatric disorders

Some women using hormonal contraceptives including period delay pills have reported depression or depressed mood. Depression can be serious and may sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts. If you experience mood changes and depressive symptoms contact your doctor for further medical advice as soon as possible.

Risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

All women have a small chance of having a blood clot in the veins of the leg, in the lung or other parts of the body. The chances of getting a clot are very slightly higher if you are taking hormone medicine. You are more likely to get a clot whether or not you are taking period delay tablets if you:

• are very overweight
• have systemic lupus, Eratosthenes. (This is a condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, typically causing symptoms such as painful joints and muscles, tiredness, fever and rashes).
• have had a blood clot in the veins or lungs before
• have relatives who have had blood clots
• are unable to move for long periods of time (for example after an operation)
• have a serious injury or have major surgery
• have a history of repeated miscarriage.

Tell your doctor if you have just had an operation or if you are going to have an operation while taking these tablets. Always read the Norethisterone patient information leaflet before taking this medication.

These tablets should not be taken if you are pregnant, hormonal medication can affect the unborn baby. Speak to your doctor if you are planning on getting pregnant or breastfeeding. Remember Norethisterone period delay tablets do not work as contraception.

Periods can be very inconvenient. When you buy Norethisterone tablets they will let you safely delay your period for up to 17 days so that you can focus on what’s more important. Some good examples of this include holidays, weddings and long trips (check out our period delay story here).

For some women contraception is not a viable option for many reasons, for example if you dislike taking a pill everyday, a negative hormonal effective, you are trying for a baby or it simply isn’t for you. When you buy Norethisterone tablets online you have the freedom of controlling your period without the commitment to a contraceptive pill. Your periods will also go right back to normal after each use!

These tablets usually will not affect your normal menstrual cycle. Your period should commence shortly after you take the last dosage. If you have any questions you can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service. If your period does not return to normal or you are worried about any side effects contact your doctor or prescriber.

Do not use these tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging. Store the tablets in a cool, dry place as per instruction of the Norethisterone patient information leaflet.

Whenever you buy Norethisterone tablets online make sure to check the expiry date when they arrive.

Yes, you can buy Norethisterone tablets online from registered prescribers like e-Surgery.

Whenever you buy Norethisterone tablets or any medication online, make sure the website displays the green GPhC logo on the bottom of each page.

You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered, this will ensure that when you buy Norethisterone tablets online they are genuine.

You can learn more about this medication in the Norethisterone Tablet online patient information leaflet, which contains more useful information.

You can also use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional before you buy Norethisterone tablets online. We’re here to help!

We have a useful blog article that has information on ‘3 ways you can delay your period‘ that you might want to read too!

If you choose to buy Norethisterone tablets online from e-Surgery prices start at 13.50 for a 7-day course. This includes the cost of a private prescription as well as delivery.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from; Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1 pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery). When you buy Norethisterone tablets online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.

Find out to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.

The tablet pack contains a patient information leaflet and a blister pack containing either 30 or 60 tablets in 5mg dosage per tablet.

Whenever you buy Norethisterone tablets online they will come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the tablets are unfinished dispose of the medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable.

For any more information on the disposal of these tablets, you can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.