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Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Norethisterone (5mg)

₹61₹37

39% off
Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

Introduction to Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

The medicine is effective in treating several menstrual problems like irregular periods, painful and heavy bleeding during menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, and a medical condition known as endometriosis. It is a synthetic hormone; an alternate of the natural female sex hormone progesterone. 

Safety Advice for Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It should be used cautiously by the patients suffering from liver disease dose adjustment may required.

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There is no sufficient information available regarding the safety of this drug among kidney patients; it is important to consut a doctor.

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There is no sufficient information available regarding the safety of this drug when interacted with alcohol.

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It is probably unsafe to use by pregnant women and may harm developing baby.

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The drug may induce drowsiness; avoid driving for safety.

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It is probably unsafe to use for women breastfed an infant; it may pass through breastmilk and can harm the developing baby.

How Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s works

Norethisterone is a synthetic progestin that acts like natural progesterone (female sex hormone). It helps regulate the shedding and growth of the womb lining; It also treats menstrual irregularities.

How To Use Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

  • It can be taken with or without food.
  • It should taken at a same time regularly.
  • Follow the healthcare professional's advise on dose and duration.
  • Swallow the tablet as whole without crushing, breaking, and chewing it.

Special Precautions About Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

  • Disclose all the medications to your doctor you are taking already.
  • Tell your doctor if you are suffering from liver disease, have a diabetes, migraine, or any other blood-related issue.

Benefits Of Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

  • Helps to reduce symptoms related to PMS like headache, mood swings, bloating, anxiousness, breast tenderness, and tiredness.
  • Helps to relive menstrual pain
  • Helps to treat heavy menstrual bleeding and endometriosis.

Side Effects Of Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

  • Hair loss
  • Headache
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Breast tenderness
  • Vomiting
  • Vaginal spotting
  • Nausea

Similar Medicine Of Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

What If I Missed A Dose Of Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

  • Use the medicine as you remember to take.
  • If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
  • Do not double up for the missed Dose.
  • If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

PMS can be managed by following a balanced diet, managing stress, practising regular physical exercise, taking adequate sleep, reducing salt intake and caffiene consumption, and by drinking plenty of water.

Drug Interaction

  • Antibiotics (e.g., Rifampicin)
  • Anticonvulsants (e.g., Phenytoin)

Drug Food Interaction

  • St. John's Wort
  • Grapefruit Juice

Disease Explanation

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) ek group hai emotional, physical, aur behavioural symptoms ka jo menstruation se pehle dikhayi dete hain affected women mein isme; bloating, mood swings, aur fatigue jaise samsya bhi dekhne ko milti hai jo quality of life ko affect karte hain.

FAQ's on Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

Does Prevent N reset your cycle?

Yes, Prevent N 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.

Which tablet is best to get periods immediately?

Medroxyprogesterone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day on certain days of a regular monthly cycle. To help you remember to take medroxyprogesterone, take it at around the same time every day on the days you are scheduled to take it.

How quickly does Prevent N stop bleeding?

Prevent N 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 stop usually within 48 hours of taking it. However, consult your doctor if the bleeding continues.

Does Prevent N cause miscarriage?

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

Does drinking lemon water stop your period?

No. Drinking a shot of lemon juice won't delay your period or make it stop.

How and in what dose should I take Prevent N?

For best results, take it strictly as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the number of days for which you take it depends on the medical problem being treated. However, it is recommended that you take it at the same time of each day. This will ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.

Can Prevent N be used as a birth control medicine?

No, Prevent N cannot be used as a birth control medicine. You may need to use other contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy. Consult with your doctor to seek options for contraceptives.

Can I get pregnant while taking Prevent N?

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

For how long do I need to take Prevent N?

The dose and the number of days for which you need to take Prevent N 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 Prevent N 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.

Can Prevent n be used for delaying periods?

Prevent N 5mg Tablet is also used to delay periods. Consult your doctor before starting Prevent N 5mg Tablet to avoid any complication.

Can norethisterone 5mg prevent pregnancy?

If you delay your period by taking period delay medication, you will not be protected against pregnancy. If you have unprotected sex whilst taking norethisterone, you could become pregnant.

What is Prevent N used for?

Prevent N is similar to the progesterone hormone naturally produced by the body. It helps in treating a variety of menstrual problems, such as heavy bleeding, amenorrhea (absence of periods) and irregular periods. Additionally, it is helpful in treating premenstrual syndrome where one experiences irritability, bloating, fatigue which occurs a few days before the period. Prevent N is also used to delay periods. Consult your doctor before starting Prevent N to avoid any complication.

How do you take N tablet?

Swallow each tablet whole with a glass of water. It does not matter if you take it before or after food. Primolut N is used to treat a number of different conditions.

What is the tablet used to delay periods?

You'll usually be prescribed 3 norethisterone tablets a day, starting 3 to 4 days before you expect your period to begin. Your period should arrive 2 to 3 days after you stop taking the medication. But norethisterone does not act as a contraceptive when used in this way, so you could still get pregnant.

What if I forget to take Prevent N?

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You can continue taking the next scheduled tablets at their usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. However, if you miss your dose often, you may experience frequent bleeding and spotting. Consult your doctor about it.

Which tablet is best for periods?

The best way to relieve painful menstrual cramps is to take an anti-inflammatory medication. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), ketoprofen (Orudis), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) are available without a prescription and are effective at blocking the effects of prostaglandins.

Does Prevent N disturb your cycle?

Yes, Prevent N may disturb 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 you bleed while taking Prevent N?

Yes, Prevent N may cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting in some cases. However, this usually happens in cases where the medicine is not taken as prescribed. Such cases include taking lower than prescribed dose or not taking it 3 days before your periods start. Therefore, it is advised to take Prevent N strictly as prescribed.

How long should you take Primolut N?

Depending on your condition you may be prescribed to take Primolut N for 10 days, or for up to 6 months. Follow the advice of your doctor carefully. Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you.

What are the common side effects which I can experience while taking Prevent N?

The common side effects caused by Prevent N are vaginal bleeding or spotting, headache, nausea (feeling sick) and weight gain. Prevent N can also cause fluid retention, thereby causing swelling. Most of these symptoms are temporary and may resolve with time. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Saturday, 7 September, 2024

Prescription Required

Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Norethisterone (5mg)

₹61₹37

39% off
Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

Prevent N 5mg Tablet 10s

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