This article describes norethindrone oral tablet’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for norethindrone. To learn more about this drug, talk with your doctor.
Norethindrone oral tablet is a generic version of the brand-name drugs Camila, Deblitane, Errin, Heather, Incassia, Jencycla, Lyleq, Lyza, Norlyroc, Nora-BE, and Sharobel.
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Form and strengths of norethindrone
Norethindrone oral tablet comes as follows:
- Form: tablet that you swallow
- Strengths: 0.35 milligrams (mg), 5 mg
Dosage of norethindrone
This article describes the recommended dosages for norethindrone oral tablet. The drugmaker provides these dosages.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of norethindrone oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosages of norethindrone in adults
Depending on why norethindrone is being used, your doctor may increase your dosage over time. Typically, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of norethindrone oral tablet. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of norethindrone oral tablet that gives the desired outcome.
The usual dosage of norethindrone to help prevent pregnancy is:
- Dose: 0.35 milligrams (mg)
- Frequency: daily
The usual dosage if you have no period or unusual uterine bleeding due to a hormonal imbalance is:
- Dose: 2.5–10 mg
- Frequency: daily
The usual dosage of endometriosis due to a hormonal imbalance is:
- Starting dosage: 5 mg daily for 2 weeks
- Maintenance dosage: 15 mg daily
- Dosage increases: 2.5 mg every 2 weeks
Dosages of norethindrone in children
Norethindrone is approved to help prevent pregnancy in females of reproductive age (the time period between the first menstrual cycle and menopause). The usual dosage is:
- Dose: 0.35 milligrams (mg)
- Frequency: daily
Note: Sex and gender exist on spectrums. In this article, we use the term “female” to refer to a person’s sex assigned at birth.
Dosage adjustments for norethindrone
Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of norethindrone oral tablet based on several factors. These include:
- the specific purpose the drug is being used for
- your age
- other health conditions you may have
Missed dose of norethindrone
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of norethindrone oral tablet. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.
If you’re taking norethindrone to help prevent pregnancy and are more than 3 hours late taking a dose, use a backup birth control method for the next 48 hours. This is to help prevent pregnancy.
For tips on how to plan your doses of norethindrone oral tablet and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:
- downloading a reminder app on your phone
- setting an alarm
- putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about norethindrone oral tablet and its dosage.
Can norethindrone be used to stop my period? If so, what is the dosage?
Norethindrone is not approved to stop or delay your period. Instead, it’s used to treat symptoms of a hormonal imbalance, including having no periods, in certain females. To learn more about the dosage for this use, see the “Dosage of norethindrone” section above.
Norethindrone is a progestin hormone. It promotes regular growth of your uterine lining, which is part of a typical menstrual cycle.
While taking norethindrone, some people may experience early or late periods as a side effect. Some people may also experience spotting between periods.
If you have questions about your period and norethindrone, talk with your doctor.
Is norethindrone taken long term?
It depends on the reason you’re taking norethindrone.
For endometriosis, you usually take norethindrone for 6–9 months or when breakthrough bleeding becomes bothersome. With certain other symptoms, you may only need to take norethindrone for 5–10 days during your menstrual cycle.
If you’re taking norethindrone to help prevent pregnancy, it may be taken long term if you and your doctor decide it’s safe and effective.
If you have questions about how long you should take norethindrone oral tablet, talk with your doctor.
How norethindrone is taken
You’ll swallow norethindrone oral tablet daily.
Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.
If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.
Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.
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