International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 3

Primolut - N

Principal, Kamala College of Nursing, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding Author E-mail: nalini.nursing@gmail.com

Online published on 4 September, 2021.

Abstract

Primolut-N contains norethisterone, which belongs to group of medicines called progestogens, which are female hormones. Primolut-N tablet is used to treat various menstrual problems including painful, heavy, or irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and a condition called endometriosis. It is a man-made version of the natural female sex hormone progesterone. The main ingredient in Primolut N (Progesterone) is partly converted into estrogen so we should also consider the general warnings.

Keywords

Hormones, Progesterone, Premenstrual syndrome, Estrogen, Endometriosis