NorGEST Tablet

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Last updated on 20 Jan 2026 | 01:33 AM (IST)

NorGEST Tablet is used to treat various menstrual problems, including painful, heavy, or irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and a condition called endometriosis. It is a man-made version of the natural female sex hormone progesterone.

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General Information

Contains

Norethisterone (5mg)

Marketer

Micro Labs Ltd

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Product introduction

NorGEST Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at the same time each day. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need so as to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed to you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, vaginal spotting, hair loss, and breast tenderness. Let your doctor know if these bother you or appear serious, as there may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine, including if you develop jaundice, migraine, or changes to your speech or senses (eyesight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch). You should also stop taking it if you become pregnant or if your blood pressure becomes too high.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, have a migraine, or have any liver disease or have ever had any problems with your blood circulation. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. This medicine can affect the results of some blood and urine tests, so make sure any doctor treating you knows that you are taking it.

Uses of NorGEST Tablet

Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Treatment of Pain during menstruation
Treatment of Heavy menstrual bleeding
Treatment of Endometriosis

Benefits of NorGEST Tablet

Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
NorGEST Tablet is a synthetic progestin that replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone. It may be used to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but it is not always recommended for this purpose. It may help reduce PMS symptoms such as mood swings, anxiousness, tiredness, bloating, breast tenderness, and headaches. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep, and using relaxation techniques may also be helpful.

Treatment of Pain during menstruation
NorGEST Tablet is a man-made hormone that replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone. It counters the effects of another hormone called estrogen and reduces pain (cramps) during periods. Painful periods have a big impact on the everyday life of a woman and there is not always an obvious cause. This medicine is normally used during a particular part of the menstrual cycle. You may have to use painkillers (NSAIDs) as well for rapid pain relief. Ask your doctor about which ones are most suitable.

Treatment of Heavy menstrual bleeding
NorGEST Tablet is a synthetic hormone that replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone. Progesterone slows the growth of the lining of the womb before menstruation, which reduces the bleeding during menstruation. If heavy periods become such a problem that they interfere with your everyday life, then try taking things a little easier on those days. Some women find that relaxation techniques or yoga help them feel more relaxed and reduce stress. Getting a lot of exercise can also help.

Treatment of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea, and feeling sick. It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. NorGEST Tablet is a synthetic hormone that behaves like the natural hormone progesterone. It works by preventing the lining of your womb and any endometriosis tissue from growing too quickly. This will help relieve the symptoms you may have. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.

Side effects of NorGEST Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of NorGEST

Hair loss
Headache
Breast tenderness
Nausea
Vaginal spotting
Vomiting
Abdominal cramp

How to use NorGEST Tablet

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. NorGEST Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How NorGEST Tablet works

NorGEST Tablet 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.

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Quick tips

NorGEST Tablet regulates menstrual cycles and treats a wide range of menstrual disorders such as heavy, painful periods and endometriosis.
It may cause bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.
Stop taking NorGEST Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get severe headaches, stabbing pains, or swelling in one leg, pain while breathing, yellowing of your skin orsudden changes in your vision or hearing.
Do not take NorGEST Tablet 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

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with NorGEST Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

NorGEST Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

NorGEST Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

NorGEST Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of NorGEST Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

NorGEST Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Interaction with drugs

Taking NorGEST with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tamoxifen (Oral Route)

Do not consume Tamoxifen with Norethisterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Norethisterone may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen.

Severe

Letrozole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Letrozole with Norethisterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Severe

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral Route)

Effective contraception must be used before, during, and for at least 6 weeks after stopping Mycophenolate mofetil. It is recommended to consult your doctor. Mycophenolate mofetil may reduce the efficacy of Norethisterone.

Severe

Anastrozole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Anastrozole with Norethisterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Norethisterone may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.

Severe

Raloxifene (Oral Route)

Do not consume Raloxifene with Norethisterone. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Norethisterone may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.

Frequently asked questions

Does NorGEST Tablet reset your menstrual cycle?

Yes, NorGEST Tablet may reset your cycle. It is usually given for about 10 days to help manage heavy periods. Usually, your periods will resume within 3 days after stopping the medication. Your body may correct itself after 3-4 cycles, and your period cycle may resume as before.

Can I bleed while taking NorGEST Tablet?

Yes, NorGEST Tablet may cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting in some cases. This more likely occurs if the medicine is not taken as prescribed, such as taking a lower than prescribed dose or not taking it 3 days before your periods start. It is, therefore, very important that you take NorGEST Tablet as prescribed.

How quickly does NorGEST Tablet stop bleeding?

NorGEST Tablet is advised to patients having heavy periods or prolonged periods. The usual dose is prescribed to be taken 3 times a day for 10 days. The bleeding will usually stop within 48 hours of taking it. However, consult your doctor if the bleeding continues.

Can I get pregnant while taking NorGEST Tablet?

Yes, you can get pregnant even if you are taking NorGEST Tablet. It is not a birth control pill. Therefore, you should use contraceptives or other birth control methods while you are on NorGEST Tablet. Consult the doctor if you have any other related concerns.

For how long do I need to take NorGEST Tablet?

The dose and the number of days for which you need to take NorGEST Tablet will depend on the condition for which you are being treated and how well the medicine works for that condition. For example, when taken for endometriosis, it is usually prescribed once daily for 6 to 9 months or until breakthrough bleeding becomes bothersome. When NorGEST Tablet is used to bring on a normal cycle in women who have stopped menstruating, it is usually supposed to be taken once a day for 5 to 10 days during the second half of the planned menstrual cycle. Always take the medicine exactly as advised by your doctor.

Does NorGEST Tablet cause miscarriage?

No, NorGEST Tablet has not been reported to cause miscarriage. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before using any medicine during pregnancy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Estrogen derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Progestins (First generation)

References

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Norethisterone [New Zealand Drug Sheet]. Auckland, New Zealand: Bayer New Zealand Limited; 2019.

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Patients taking NorGEST Tablet

Twice A Day

51%

Thrice A Day

32%

Once A Day

14%

Once A Week

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What are you using NorGEST Tablet for?

Others

49%

Heavy menstrual bleeding

37%

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Pain during menstruation

How much was the improvement?

Poor

47%

Excellent

33%

Average

20%

What were the side-effects while using NorGEST Tablet?

No Side Effect

40%

Dizziness

20%

Breast tenderness

20%

Vaginal spotting

13%

Headache

How do you take NorGEST Tablet?

With food

83%

With or without food

17%

Please rate NorGEST Tablet on price

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36%

Not Expensive

33%

Average

30%

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Marketer details

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Address: 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

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Product introduction

Uses of NorGEST Tablet

Benefits of NorGEST Tablet

Side effects of NorGEST Tablet

How to use NorGEST Tablet

How NorGEST Tablet works

All substitutes for NorGEST Tablet

Rethrowel 5mg Tablet

Norlut-N Tablet

Prevent N 5mg Tablet

Primolut-N Tablet

Regestrone 5mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tamoxifen (Oral Route)

Letrozole (Oral Route)

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral Route)

Anastrozole (Oral Route)

Raloxifene (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does NorGEST Tablet reset your menstrual cycle?

Can I bleed while taking NorGEST Tablet?

How quickly does NorGEST Tablet stop bleeding?

Can I get pregnant while taking NorGEST Tablet?

For how long do I need to take NorGEST Tablet?

Does NorGEST Tablet cause miscarriage?

Fact Box

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Action Class

References

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