It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Norix 1. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Norix 1 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Norix 1 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Nonhormonal contraceptives is preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks p...
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It is not known whether Norix 1 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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There is limited information available on the use of Norix 1 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Norix 1 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Norix 1 1.5mg Tablet
Introduction
Norix 1 is an emergency birth control pill. It provides a safe and effective way to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. However, it should not be used as regular contraception.
It works to prevent pregnan...
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Uses of Norix 1
Emergency contraception
Side effects of Norix 1
Common
Anxiety
Bloating
Depression
Edema (swelling)
Irritation
Muscle pain
How to use Norix 1
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Norix 1 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Norix 1 works
Norix 1 is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, or preventing fertilization (union) of the egg by sperm. It may also alter the lining of the uterus (womb) to stop a...
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Quick Tips
Norix 1 is a single tablet and you only have to take 1 dose for it to work.
Take it as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive fail...
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Notify your doctor if you vomit within 2-3 hours of taking this medicine.
It is not as effective as regular methods of contraception and should be used only as an emergency measure.
Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Norix 1 as there is a 5-10% chance that it may not have worked.
Oral
Emergency contraception
Adult: 1.5 mg as soon as possible or within 72 hr of coitus.
Alternatively, 750 mcg as soon as possible or within 72 ...
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Contraindication
Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe arterial disease; liver adenoma, porphyria; after recent evacuation of hydatidiform mole; history of b...
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Mode of Action
Levonorgestrel, a nortestosterone derivative, is an active isomer of norgestrel. It is a potent inhibitor of ovulation and has androgenic activity.
Precaution
Sex-steroid dependent cancer, past ectopic pregnancy, malabsorption syndromes, functional ovarian cysts, active liver disease, recurrent cholestatic j...
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