Regestrone 5 mg Tablet

Regestrone 5 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 5 mg of norethisterone in each tablet. Norethisterone is a progestogen, a hormone medicine used in women’s health to help manage menstrual disorders and other hormone-related conditions. Regestrone 5 mg Tablet may be prescribed for problems such as irregular periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, delayed periods, endometriosis, and other conditions where a doctor wants to use progestin therapy.

How it works: Norethisterone works by acting like the natural hormone progesterone, helping stabilize the lining of the uterus and changing how it grows and sheds. In tablet form, Regestrone 5 mg Tablet is absorbed through the stomach and intestine, then works throughout the body to alter hormone signals that affect the menstrual cycle.

Regestrone 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength norethisterone tablet, so it is generally chosen when a doctor needs a stronger hormone effect than lower-dose tablets can provide. Because this is the 5 mg strength, it is not meant for self-starting or casual use; a clinician should decide the dose, schedule, and how long you should take it based on your diagnosis and bleeding pattern.

• Irregular menstrual periods
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Delayed or postponed periods
• Endometriosis
• Hormone-related menstrual disorders

• Swallow Regestrone 5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it after food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if your doctor has given a daily schedule.
• If your doctor prescribed it to delay a period, follow the exact start and stop dates given.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.

Each Regestrone 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of norethisterone per tablet. The number of tablets per dose and how often you take them varies by condition; some regimens use 1 tablet 2 to 3 times daily, but your doctor must set the exact dose and duration. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your prescriber recommends for your specific problem, because the correct dose depends on your age, diagnosis, and response to treatment.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Norethisterone may include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Breast tenderness
• Bloating
• Mood changes
• Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
• Weight change

• Use only under medical supervision, since Regestrone 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength hormone tablet.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart disease, liver disease, migraine with aura, or breast cancer.
• Do not use it if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant unless your doctor specifically instructs you to.
• If you smoke, your clotting risk may be higher, especially if you have other risk factors.
• This tablet may cause dizziness or headache in some people, so use caution when driving or doing tasks that need alertness.
• Tell your doctor about unusual vaginal bleeding, because it can signal a condition that needs evaluation.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but heavy drinking may worsen stomach upset or liver-related concerns.

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Rifampin and other medicines that speed up liver metabolism
• Certain seizure medicines such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital
• HIV medicines or other strong enzyme-inducing drugs
• Other hormone medicines, including estrogen-containing products

Store Regestrone 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.