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Primolut-N (Norethindrone) Tablets 5mg are used to treat menstrual disorders, abnormal uterine bleeding, and endometriosis. Norethindrone Tablets help regulate menstrual cycles and hormonal balance.Doctors commonly prescribe Primolut-N Tablets for period delay and hormonal therapy. Buy Primolut-N online from a trusted online pharmacy. Uses Norethindrone is used to prevent pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization (pregnancy) is prevented. Norethindrone is also used to treat secondary amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods in women who have previously had a menstrual period who are not pregnant), endometriosis, and irregular menstrual periods caused by hormonal imbalance. Dosage The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For oral dosage form (tablets):For contraception (to prevent pregnancy):Adults and teenagers—One tablet taken at the same time each day for 28 days.Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.For treatment of secondary amenorrhea or abnormal vaginal bleeding:Adults—2.5 to 10 milligrams (mg) once a day for 5 to 10 days.Children—Use is not recommended.For treatment of endometriosis:Adults—At first, 5 milligrams (mg) once a day for 2 weeks. Your doctor may increase your dose by 2.5 mg per day every 2 weeks up to 15 mg per day for 6 to 9 months.Children—Use is not recommended. Warnings and Precautions In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: AllergiesTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. PediatricAppropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of Ortho Micronor® tablets have not been performed in the pediatric population. However, pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of this medicine in teenagers are not expected. This medicine may be used for birth control in teenage females but should not be used before the start of menstruation. Use of norethindrone acetate tablets is not recommended in children. GeriatricAppropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of norethindrone have not been performed in the geriatric population. This medicine should not be used in elderly women.It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and does not cause unwanted effects. These visits will usually be every 6 to 12 months, but some doctors require them more often. Pelvic exam, breast exam, and mammogram (breast x-ray) may be needed to check for unwanted effects, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Be sure to keep all appointments. Although you are using this medicine to prevent pregnancy, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm the unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. Vaginal bleeding of various amounts may occur between your regular menstrual periods during the first 3 months of use. This is sometimes called spotting when slight, or breakthrough bleeding when heavier. If this should occur, continue with your regular dosing schedule.The bleeding usually stops within 1 week. Check with your doctor if the bleeding continues for more than 1 week.If bleeding continues after you have been taking hormonal contraceptives on schedule and for more than 3 months, check with your doctor.Check with your doctor right away if you miss a menstrual period. Missed periods may occur if you skip one or more tablets and have not taken your pills exactly as directed. If you miss two periods in a row, talk to your doctor. You might need a pregnancy test.You may have a higher risk of an ovarian cyst or an ectopic pregnancy (occurs outside the womb) if you get pregnant while using this medicine. These can be serious and life-threatening conditions. It can also cause problems that may make it harder for you to become pregnant in the future. Call your doctor right away if you have a sudden or severe lower abdominal or stomach pain.

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