Norethisterone
Indications
- Endometriosis
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (to arrest bleeding), Menorrhagia (to arrest bleeding)
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (to prevent bleeding), Menorrhagia (to prevent bleeding)
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Premenstrual syndrome (but not recommended)
+ 4 more indications in the full monograph
Drug Interactions
3 drug interactions identified for Norethisterone. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
General cautions: Cardiac dysfunction; conditions that may worsen with fluid retention; diabetes (progestogens can decrease glucose tolerance—monitor patient closely); history of breast cancer—seek sp...
Side Effects
General side-effects: Common or very common Menstrual cycle irregularities Uncommon Breast tenderness Frequency not known Hepatic cancer; thromboembolism Specific side-effects: Common or very common W...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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