Ortho Micronor?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Aygestin?;Camila?;Errin?;Heather;Jolivette?;Nor-QD?;Nora-BE?;Ortho Micronor?
Brand Names: Canada:
Micronor?;Norlutate?
Uses
- It is used to stop pregnancy.
- It is used to treat uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance.
- It is used to treat endometriosis.
- It is used to treat women who do not have a monthly period cycle.
- Norethindrone stops egg growth and egg release (ovulation) which protects the body from pregnancy.
- Progestins are made by the body and are used by the milk-making glands and to help the period (menstrual) cycle.
Dosing
How to take
- Take tablet with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
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