Norethisterone
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Women's Health & Hormones treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally with water, with or without meals: For menorrhagia / DUB arrest: 5 mg three times daily for 10 days (bleeding typically arrests within 24-48 hours; withdrawal bleed occurs 2-4 days post-completion). For postponement of menses: 5 mg three times daily starting 3 to 5 days before expected menstruation and continued for up to 14 days; menses resumes 2-3 days after stopping. For Controlled Release (CR 10mg): Take 10 to 15 mg once daily as prescribed; swallow whole without chewing.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Breakthrough bleeding, spotting, amenorrhea, breast discomfort, nausea, headache, fluid retention, weight gain, and mild acne. Rare/Severe: Venous thromboembolism (DVT, PE), retinal vein thrombosis, jaundice, and depression.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Black Box Warning: Contraindicated in active or past thromboembolic disorders, severe arterial disease, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, history of liver tumors or severe liver disease, and known hormone-sensitive malignancies. NOT safe in pregnancy (potential risk of fetal virilization with prolonged high doses).
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Norethisterone
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Norethisterone Tablets 5 mg
Norethisterone (Tablets IP 5mg) is a potent first-generation synthetic 19-nortestosterone-derived progestogen on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It induces profound secretory transformation of the endometrium and inhibits pituitary gonadotropin release, preventing ovulation and stabilizing the uterine vascular bed. Indicated for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB / menorrhagia), endometriosis, postponement of menstruation, secondary amenorrhea, and severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Norethisterone Acetate Controlled Release Tablets 10mg
Norethisterone (Acetate Controlled Release Tablets 10mg) is a potent first-generation synthetic 19-nortestosterone-derived progestogen on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It induces profound secretory transformation of the endometrium and inhibits pituitary gonadotropin release, preventing ovulation and stabilizing the uterine vascular bed. Indicated for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB / menorrhagia), endometriosis, postponement of menstruation, secondary amenorrhea, and severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Norethisterone.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norethisterone Tablets 5 mg | 10's | ₹13.13 | PRIMOLUT, REGESTRONE, PREVENT, SYSRON N, NORLUT N | ₹50.28 | 74% Save |
| Norethisterone Acetate Controlled Release Tablets 10mg | 10's | ₹25.31 | CRINA, REGESTRONE, NOSTRA CR, RETHROWEL, PRIMOLUT | ₹194.28 | 87% Save |
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