Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ethinyloestradiol
Drug Class
Hormone Regulators
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Penorit?
Uses
This belongs to the group of medicines known as progestogens. Norethisterone and its acetate and enantate esters are progestogens derived...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sex Hormones and Contraceptive Hormonal pharmacological group
Norethisterone also known as Northidrone. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Progesterone agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sex Hormones and Contraceptive Hormonal pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Norethisterone is 298.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
200 mg — As recommended.
This dose provide contraception for 8 weeks. The dose is for Norethisterone Enanthate.
2
Adult · PO
2.5 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
As Required. This dose is for Norethisterone (Acetate, Heptanoate).
Important Warnings
Hypertension, myocardial or renal disease, asthma, varicose veins, epilepsy, chloasma, uterine fibromyomata
Examine BP pelvic organs & breasts before & regularly during treatment
Treatment should not be carried out until at least 8 weeks have elapsed since the last menstruation and the existence of pregnancy has been ruled out
Side Effects
Nauseavomitingweight gainbreast tenderness & enlargementwithdrawal bleedingsodium retention with oedemaliver function disordersjaundicerasheschloasmaheadacheendometrial carcinoma in postmeno-pausal women.
Drug Interactions
Diuretics
antihypertensives
liver enzyme inducing drugs.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 166
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 266.41
ServaidRs 166
Should you consider an alternative?
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Rs 274.2
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Rs 308.7Rs 10.29/unit
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Rs 59.97 ceiling
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10mg
Rs 12.52 ceiling
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Eforeth-N
5mg
Rs 51.72 ceiling
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