Norgeston is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill (mini-pill) containing levonorgestrel 30 micrograms. It prevents pregnancy mainly by thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, thinning the womb lining, and in some women suppressing ovulation.
Each pack contains 35 tablets. Norgeston is taken every day without a break. When taken correctly, it is a reliable form of contraception.
Norgeston Tablets
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Description
Directions for Use
- Take one tablet every day at the same time.
- Take tablets for 35 consecutive days with no breaks between packs.
- Start the next pack the day after finishing the previous pack.
- If taken more than 3 hours late, protection may be reduced.
Starting Norgeston:
- Start on the first day of your period for immediate protection.
- If started at any other time, use extra contraception for 7 days.
- Can be started immediately after childbirth (including when breastfeeding).
Missed tablet:
- Less than 3 hours late: take immediately and continue as normal.
- More than 3 hours late or more than one pill missed: take the last missed pill immediately and use extra contraception for 7 days.
- If pills were missed and unprotected sex occurred, there is a risk of pregnancy.
Vomiting within 2 hours of taking a tablet or severe diarrhoea may reduce protection — take another tablet and use extra contraception for 7 days.
Side Effects
Serious side effects (seek urgent medical help):
- Blood clots (DVT, pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack).
- Sudden chest pain, breathlessness, leg swelling, severe headache or visual disturbance.
- Severe allergic reactions (swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat).
- Severe liver problems (yellowing of skin or eyes, severe abdominal pain).
- Possible signs of breast cancer (new lumps, nipple changes).
Common side effects:
- Irregular bleeding or spotting
- No periods
- Headache or migraine
- Nausea or vomiting
- Weight change
- Low mood or reduced libido
- Dizziness
Report side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Warnings
Do NOT take Norgeston if you:
- Are pregnant or may be pregnant.
- Have current or previous blood clots, stroke or heart attack.
- Have severe liver disease or liver tumours.
- Have breast cancer or hormone-dependent cancer.
- Have unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Speak to a clinician before use if you:
- Have diabetes.
- Have had an ectopic pregnancy or ovarian cysts.
- Have had jaundice or severe itching in the past.
- Have a history of depression.
- Are taking other medicines (e.g. epilepsy medicines, HIV medicines, rifampicin, St John’s Wort, some antibiotics) which may reduce effectiveness.
Important information:
- Suitable during breastfeeding.
- Does not protect against STIs — condoms are recommended.
- Contains lactose and sucrose.
- Must be taken at the same time every day for maximum protection.
Faqs
How effective is Norgeston?
It is a reliable form of contraception when taken correctly every day at the same time.
Will Norgeston affect my periods?
Periods may become irregular, lighter, stop completely, or occur more frequently.
Can I get pregnant after stopping Norgeston?
Yes — fertility returns quickly after stopping.
What if I miss a pill?
If more than 3 hours late, take the pill immediately and use extra contraception for 7 days.
Can I take Norgeston after having a baby?
Yes — it can be started immediately after childbirth and is safe during breastfeeding.
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