Primolut-N Tablet

Price of Primolut-N Tablet

The price of Primolut-N Tablet in Pakistan is Rs. 460

Primolut N Tablet Uses

• Prescribed for irregular menstrual cycles, helping the body re-establish a regular period pattern.
• Used to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, shortening both the amount and duration of blood loss.
• Helps relieve painful periods by easing cramps and pelvic discomfort during menstruation.
• Prescribed for endometriosis, a condition where uterine tissue grows outside the womb, causing chronic pelvic pain.
• Used to manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as mood swings, bloating, and irritability.
• Prescribed to delay menstruation when timing is inconvenient, such as before travel, a wedding, or an exam.
• Included in hormone replacement therapy to protect the uterine lining in women receiving oestrogen treatment.

How to use Primolut-N Tablet?

• Irregular or heavy periods: One 5mg tablet, two to three times daily from day 5 to day 25 of the cycle.
• Endometriosis: Two 5mg tablets daily, taken continuously as directed by a gynaecologist.
• PMS: One 5mg tablet twice daily, from day 19 to day 26 of the cycle.
• Delaying menstruation: One 5mg tablet three times daily, starting 3 days before the expected period date.
• Swallow Primolut N tablet whole with a full glass of water, at the same time each day.
• Primolut N tablet can be taken with or without food.
• Never stop Primolut N tablet suddenly; always follow the doctor's guidance on completing the course.
• Not recommended during pregnancy or for girls who have not yet started their periods.

Primolut N Tablet Side Effects

• Headache or migraine
• Nausea or stomach discomfort
• Breast tenderness or swelling
• Irregular spotting or breakthrough bleeding between periods
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Mood changes, including low mood or irritability
• Bloating or fluid retention
• Mild weight gain
• Sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood (may indicate a blood clot in the lungs)
• Swelling, redness, or pain in one leg (may indicate deep vein thrombosis)
• Sudden severe headache, vision disturbance, or weakness on one side of the body (may indicate stroke)
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or upper abdominal pain (signs of liver problems)
• Severe depression or thoughts of self-harm
• Sudden loss of vision or changes in eyesight

Drug Interactions

• Rifampicin and rifabutin (antibiotics used for tuberculosis) reduce the effectiveness of norethisterone by speeding up its breakdown in the liver. A dose adjustment may be needed.
• Phenytoin and carbamazepine (anti-epileptic medicines) lower norethisterone levels in the blood, reducing its effectiveness.
• Antiretroviral medicines used in HIV treatment may reduce the contraceptive effectiveness of norethisterone-containing products.
• Corticosteroids combined with Primolut N tablet may increase the risk of fluid retention and other hormonal side effects.
• Anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin may have altered clotting effects when combined with norethisterone. Regular monitoring of clotting levels is required.
• St. John's Wort (a herbal supplement) may reduce norethisterone levels in the body. Avoid concurrent use.
• Other hormonal medicines should not be combined with the Primolut N tablet without specific medical guidance, as hormonal imbalances may result.

Storage Conditions

• Store Primolut N tablet at room temperature, below 25°C.
• Keep the medicine away from direct sunlight, moisture, and excess heat.
• Do not store in the bathroom or near a kitchen sink.
• Keep Primolut N tablet out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the strip or carton.