Uses of Norestin 5

Pain during menstruation
Endometriosis
Heavy menstrual bleeding

Side effects of Norestin 5

Headache
Dizziness
Breast tenderness
Nausea
Vaginal spotting
Vomiting
Abdominal cramp

How to use Norestin 5

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Norestin 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Norestin 5 works

Norestin 5 is a synthetic progestin. It works by mimicking the effects of natural progesterone (female hormone). It helps in regulating the growth and shedding of the womb lining, thereby treating menstrual irregularities.

Quick Tips

Norestin 5 regulates menstrual cycles and treats a wide range of menstrual disorders such as heavy, painful periods and endometriosis.
It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.
Stop taking Norestin 5 and inform your doctor immediately if you get severe headaches, stabbing pains or swelling in one leg, pain while breathing, yellowing of your skin or sudden changes in your vision or hearing.
Do not take Norestin 5 if you are pregnant. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medication, as it is not a contraceptive.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Norestin 5. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE – Pregnancy: Norestin 5 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Norestin 5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.\nNonhormonal contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
UNSAFE – Driving: Norestin 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of Norestin 5 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Norestin 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Norestin 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Norestin 5 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools.