NORETHINDRONE ACETATE

Norethindrone acetate tablets USP - 5 mg oral tablets. Norethindrone acetate USP, (17-hydroxy-19-nor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one acetate), a synthetic, orally active progestin, is the acetic acid ester of norethindrone. It is a white, or creamy white, crystalline powder. Norethindrone acetate tablets USP, 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and talc. structure

Norethindrone acetate is indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea, endometriosis, and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as submucous fibroids or uterine cancer. Norethindrone acetate is not intended, recommended or approved to be used with concomitant estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women for endometrial protection.

Therapy with norethindrone acetate must be adapted to the specific indications and therapeutic response of the individual patient. Secondary amenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology: 2.5 to 10 mg norethindrone acetate may be given daily for 5 to 10 days to produce secretory transformation of an endometrium that has been adequately primed with either endogenous or exogenous estrogen. Progestin withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within three to seven days after discontinuing norethindrone acetate therapy. Patients with a past history of recurrent episodes of abnormal uterine bleeding may benefit from planned menstrual cycling with norethindrone acetate. Endometriosis: Initial daily dosage of 5 mg norethindrone acetate for two weeks. Dosage should be increased by 2.5 mg per day every two weeks until 15 mg per day of norethindrone acetate is reached. Therapy may be held at this level for six to nine months or until annoying breakthrough bleeding demands temporary termination.

• Known or suspected pregnancy. There is no indication for norethindrone acetate in pregnancy. (See PRECAUTIONS ). • Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding • Known, suspected or history of cancer of the breast • Active deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or history of these conditions • Active or recent (e.g., within the past year) arterial thromboembolic disease (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction) • Impaired liver function or liver disease • As a diagnostic test for pregnancy • Hypersensitivity to any of the drug components

See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS . The following adverse reactions have been observed in women taking progestins: • Breakthrough bleeding • Spotting • Change in menstrual flow • Amenorrhea • Edema • Changes in weight (decreases, increases) • Changes in the cervical squamo-columnar junction and cervical secretions • Cholestatic jaundice • Rash (allergic) with and without pruritus • Melasma or chloasma • Clinical depression • Acne • Breast enlargement/tenderness • Headache/migraine • Urticaria • Abnormalities of liver tests (i.e., AST, ALT, Bilirubin) • Decreased HDL cholesterol and increased LDL/HDL ratio • Mood swings • Nausea • Insomnia • Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions • Thrombotic and thromboembolic events (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, retinal vascular thrombosis, cerebral thrombosis and embolism) • Optic neuritis (which may lead to partial or complete loss of vision)

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Questions? 1 (888)721-7115 www.glenmarkpharma-us.com August 2025 glenmarklogo1