NORGESTREL

Overview

NORGESTREL is a Schedule G drug.
This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" because it does not contain any estrogen. Norgestrel (a form of progestin) is a hormone that prevents pregnancy by making vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization), and changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. This medication also stops the release of an egg (ovulation) in about half of a woman’s menstrual cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to norgestrel or to other progestins (e.g., norethindrone) or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
  • Before you take this medication, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, especially of: abnormal breast exam, breast cancer, liver problems, unexplained vaginal bleeding, certain breathing problem, stroke or other blood clots, high blood pressure, low levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL), diabetes, heart disease, history of yellowing eyes/skin (jaundice) during pregnancy or while using birth control pills, migraine headaches, obesity, long period of sitting or lying down.
  • Smoking cigarettes/using tobacco while using hormonal birth control (pill/patch/ring) increases your risk of heart problems and stroke. Do not smoke. The risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in women over 35) and with frequent smoking (15 or more cigarettes a day).
  • Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.
  • Norgestrel should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor right away.
  • This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effect on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NORGESTREL over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Bleeding

Common Side-Effects

NORGESTREL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Dizziness, Fainting, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Hair Loss, Vagina Bleeding, Depressed Mood

Serious Side-Effects

NORGESTREL : Vision Problems, Migraine, Seizure, Difficulty Breathing, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit

Disease Interactions

NORGESTREL can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Breast Cancer, Thromboembolism, Depression, Congestive Heart Disease, Acute Renal Failure, Asthma, Migraine, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity

Technical Classification

NORGESTREL is categorized as: PROGESTINS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NORGESTREL as Ingredient

MALA N TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, NORGESTREL 0.15 MG
OVRAL-G TABESTRADIOL 0.05 MG, NORGESTREL 0.5 MG