Noriday

Authored by

Dr David Schoenfeld

20 August 2024

What is Noriday?

Noriday is a progesterone only pill. It is commonly referred to as the mini pill. It helps prevent unwanted pregnancies in women. It can be used by women that cannot take oestrogen.

Description

Noriday as a Contraception

Noriday is a contraceptive pill known as a progestogen-only birth control pill, POP or mini-pill. Noriday helps to prevent pregnancy and can alleviate symptoms of menstruation. This is a 28-day birth control pill that can be over 99% successful at preventing pregnancy when taken correctly.

Progesterone-only pills are a suitable alternative for people who cannot take oestrogen such as when breastfeeding, if you smoke or if you are overweight.

What is Noriday and how does it work?

Noriday is a POP that contains the active substance norethisterone which works to prevent pregnancy by thickening the mucus in the womb, making it more difficult for sperm to travel through to the womb, changing the lining of the womb and it can also stop the release of an egg from the ovaries.

The pill contains synthetic progesterone which is a hormone produced by the body. Noriday works by altering the hormonal balance of the body to prevent ovulation.

Noriday is not intended to be used by those who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.

Is Noriday right for me?

If you are looking for an effective oral contraceptive, Noriday may be right for you. However, it may not be suitable for you if you have the following:

If you are allergic to norethisterone or any other ingredients of this medicine
If you have thrombosis or inflamed veins
If you have had or may have a hormone-dependent cancer of the breast, cervix, vagina or womb.
If you have ever had a blood clot or are at risk of a blood clot
If you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems
If you are suspected of having breast cancer
If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
If you are taking medication for hepatitis C

How to take Noriday?

Always take Noriday exactly as prescribed by your doctor or advised by the pharmacist.

Start on the first day of your next period
Take 1 Noriday tablet every day at the same time with water
Start by taking a pill marked with the correct day of the week
Follow the directions of the arrows on the strip and take a pill every day until you have finished the pack
Do not take a break between packs
It can be taken with or without food, if necessary with a small amount of water
Do not use Noriday if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant
Ask your doctor if you are breastfeeding and want to use Noriday.

Side Effects

All medications can cause potential side effects, below we have listed some potential side effects of Noriday. However, these do not always occur and are mostly mild in nature. But if you experience any prolonged or worrying side effects of Noriday, please discontinue the medication immediately and consult your doctor.

Common side effects include:

Mood altered,
Changes to sexual drive,
Tiredness,
Headache,
Nausea,
A rash,
Breast pain,
Irregular or no menstruation,
Weight gain.

Warnings and Precautions

Noriday may not be safe if taken with other medication or recreational drugs. Please inform the prescriber if you are taking any of the listed medications.

DO NOT take Noriday:

If you are allergic to norethisterone or any other ingredients of this medicine
If you have thrombosis or inflamed veins
If you have had or may have a hormone-dependent cancer of the breast, cervix, vagina or womb.
If you have ever had a blood clot or are at risk of a blood clot
If you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems
If you are suspected of having breast cancer
If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
If you are taking medication for hepatitis C
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

The above-listed warnings are not exhaustive, please consult a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have further questions on the use of this medication or potential interactions with other medicines.

Noriday Patient Leaflet

To view Noriday Patient Leaflet click here.

To view PDF patient leaflet click here.

Disclaimer

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