Norcolut 5 indications
contraceptive
Uses of Norcolut 5 in details
Norcolut 5 is a man-made form of progesterone, a naturally occurring female sex hormone. It has a number of uses:
- Low-strength progesterone is used in oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy.
- Medium-strength progesterone is used, to treat irregular, painful or heavy periods, to treat endometriosis (where tissue from the lining of the womb is present in places where it is not normally found), to treat premenstrual syndrome (also known as premenstrual tension, PMS or PMT), to delay periods.
Norcolut 5 description
Norcolut 5 (INN, BAN), also known as Norethindrone (USAN), is a synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of progesterone but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak estrogenic and androgenic properties. The hormone has been used in treating amenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and for contraception.
Norcolut 5 dosage
Norcolut 5 Tablets
Therapy with Norcolut 5 tablets must be adapted to the specific indications and therapeutic response of the individual patient.
Secondary Amenorrhea, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding due to Hormonal Imbalance in the Absence of Organic Pathology
2.5 to 10 mg Norcolut 5 tablets may be given daily for 5 to 10 days to produce secretory transformation of an endometrium that has been adequately primed with either endogenous or exogenous estrogen.
Progestin withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within three to seven days after discontinuing Norcolut 5 tablets therapy. Patients with a past history of recurrent episodes of abnormal uterine bleeding may benefit from planned menstrual cycling with Norcolut 5 tablets.
Endometriosis
Initial daily dosage of 5 mg Norcolut 5 tablets for two weeks. Dosage should be increased by 2.5 mg per day every two weeks until 15 mg per day of Norcolut 5 tablets is reached. Therapy may be held at this level for six to nine months or until annoying breakthrough bleeding demands temporary termination.
Norcolut 5 interactions
Barbiturates, phenyl butazone, hydantoins, rifampicin and ampicillin may impair the action of steroid hormones like Norcolut 5.
Insulin and antidiabetic requirements may be changed.
Norcolut 5 side effects
Rarely some nausea may occur.
Norcolut 5 contraindications
Pregnancy.
Severe disturbance of liver function.
Thromboembolic process.
History of jaundice or pruritus during pregnancy.
Active ingredient matches for Norcolut 5:
List of Norcolut 5 substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| COROLUT-N (India) | |
| 5 mg x 10's (Triton (Corolla)) | |
| COROLUT-N tab 5 mg x 10's (Triton (Corolla)) | $ 0.60 |
| Norestin 5 | |
| Norethisterone Acetate | |
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Norcolut 5 are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Norcolut 5. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
Consumer reported useful
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No survey data has been collected yet2 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Norcolut 5 before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 1 day and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Norcolut 5. To get the time effectiveness of using Norcolut 5 drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 1 week | 1 | 50.0% | |
1 consumer reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-45 | 1 | 100.0% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
