৳ 2/unit
Pack: ৳ 56
৳ 2/unit
Pack: ৳ 56
At a glance
Norgestrel is a progestin used for contraception, menorrhagia and menopausal hormone replacement therapy. It inhibits secretion of gonadotropins from pituitary gland, prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration.
Indications
- Contraception
- Menorrhagia
- Menopausal HRT
Pharmacology
Norgestrel inhibits gonadotropin secretion from the pituitary gland, preventing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus to block sperm penetration.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Contraception: 0.075 mg once daily, at same time each day
- Continue taking one tablet every day; start new pack the next day after finishing old pack; no break between packs
Side effects
Common Side Effects (>10%):
- Edema
- Weakness
- Anorexia
- Amenorrhea
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Change in menstrual flow
- Spotting
Others: Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, breast discomfort, gynaecomastia, depression, skin disorders, appetite disturbance, weight changes, fluid retention, changes in libido, cholestatic jaundice, hair loss or hirsutism. Benign intracranial hypertension, thrombocytopenic purpura. Potentially Fatal: Thrombocytopenia, stroke.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Norgestrel is highly unsafe during pregnancy; do not use during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Category: X — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Sex-steroid dependent cancer, past ectopic pregnancy, malabsorption syndromes, functional ovarian cysts, active liver disease, recurrent cholestatic jaundice, history of jaundice in pregnancy, CV or renal impairment, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, migraine, conditions aggravated by fluid retention, depression and thromboembolism (high doses)
Overdose effects
Limited information on overdose; symptomatic treatment.
Storage conditions
Store in a dry place, away from light; keep out of reach of children.