Aygestin
Norethindrone acetate tablets for endometriosis and secondary amenorrhoea. It changes the lining of the womb so it does not grow abnormally.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Menopause & HRT · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Norethindrone Acetate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Aygestin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aygestin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aygestin details
- Conditions
- Endometriosis · Secondary Amenorrhoea · Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Alternative names
- norethindrone acetate
- Therapeutic class
- Progestogen
- Pharmacological class
- Progesterone Derivative
- Known off-label uses
- menometrorrhagia
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; history of deep vein thrombosis; active hepatic disease
- Minor side effects
- breakthrough bleeding; weight change; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; oedema; headache
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Duramed Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Phenytoin; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for females from menarche to menopause.
Serious side effects
pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Norethindrone acetate tablets for endometriosis and secondary amenorrhoea. It changes the lining of the womb so it does not grow abnormally.
Mechanism of action
Transforms proliferative endometrium into secretory tissue, inhibiting pituitary gonadotropin secretion to prevent hyperplastic growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Contraindicated. Fetal anomalies reported. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Aygestin is the originator brand name, made by Duramed Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Duramed Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Norethindrone Acetate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.