What is Heather
NorethisteroneThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryNorethisterone, also called norethindrone, is a type of medication used to treat menstrual irregularities, endometriosis, and as a contraceptive. It is a synthetic hormone that mimics the action of the natural hormone progesterone, but is more potent. Norethisterone was first developed in 1951 in Mexico City and was initially used to treat menstrual issues. It wasn’t until 1962 that it was approved for use as an oral contraceptive.
Neconis the brand name
Heather Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Necon
Norethisterone
1967
346
Effectiveness
How Heather Affects PatientsNorethisterone is a type of pill taken by mouth that is used for birth control or to treat other hormone-related conditions such as menopause and endometriosis. It is a very powerful version of the hormone progesterone, and works by changing the way cervical and uterine cells function, and blocking hormones that control ovulation. Taking norethisterone or other types of combined oral contraceptives may increase the risk of breast cancer, so it is important to be aware of this risk and regularly do breast self-exams to look for signs of any developing lumps.
How Heather works in the bodyNorethisterone is a progestin that works in many different parts of the body to help prevent pregnancy. It thickens the mucus in the cervix, making it harder for sperm to swim through. It also makes the endometrium inhospitable to implantation. It suppresses hormones like follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which stops ovulation and prevents the development of a corpus luteum. For menopausal women, norethisterone is used to protect against endometrial hyperplasia which can lead to endometrial cancer.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dosage of Heather is determined by the identified affliction, including Atrophic, Fracture and Hormone Replacement Therapy. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the administration technique (e.g. Oral or Tablet) noted in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Oral Contraceptives
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Menopause
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Birth Control
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Fracture
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
hypoestrogenism
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Estrogen Deprivation Symptoms
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Hot flashes
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Osteoporosis
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Atrophic
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Vasomotor System
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Low Testosterone
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Therapeutic procedure
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Hormonal Contraception
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Endometriosis
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Hormone Replacement Therapy
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Endometriosis
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Ovarian Failure
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
female castration
1.0 mg, 0.4 mg, , 0.35 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.014 mg/hour, 0.025 mg/hour, 1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 30.0 mg, 2.7 mg, 3.0 mg, 2.25 mg, 4.8 mg
Oral, Tablet, , Kit; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Kit, Kit; Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Patch, Transdermal, Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Tablet - Oral, Patch, extended release, Kit - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Tablet, chewable, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet - Intramuscular; Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension; Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, Patch - Transdermal, Kit; Tablet; Tablet, chewable, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit, Capsule, liquid filled; Kit - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Kit; Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral
Warnings
Heather has eight contraindications and must not be employed alongside the conditions specified in the following table.Heather ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Malignant Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Thromboembolism
Do Not Combine
Vaginal Hemorrhage
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Thrombophilia
Do Not Combine
active liver disease
Do Not Combine
Benign hepatic neoplasm
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Norethisterone may interact with Toxoplasma Infections
Common Heather Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Norethisterone.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Norethisterone.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Norethisterone.
Clomipramine
Major
The metabolism of Clomipramine can be increased when combined with Norethisterone.
Copanlisib
Major
The metabolism of Copanlisib can be decreased when combined with Norethisterone.
Heather Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of oral contraceptives in mice is 6g/kg, and the lowest dose known to cause harm to humans is 42mg/kg. There have been no reports of major health problems due to taking too much of this contraceptive, even in children. Common symptoms of overdosing on oral contraceptives include nausea and vomiting.
Heather Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Heather?
Currently, there are 160 active clinical trials assessing the potential of Heather to serve as a Birth Control method, as well as to alleviate Atrophic conditions and Low Testosterone levels.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Oral Contraceptives
0 Actively Recruiting
Fracture
0 Actively Recruiting
Ovarian Failure
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1
Atrophic
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Hormone Replacement Therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
female castration
0 Actively Recruiting
Hot flashes
19 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Osteoporosis
44 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3
Therapeutic procedure
0 Actively Recruiting
hypoestrogenism
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Endometriosis
29 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4
Menopause
0 Actively Recruiting
Endometriosis
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Low Testosterone
18 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4
Birth Control
35 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Estrogen Deprivation Symptoms
0 Actively Recruiting
Hormonal Contraception
0 Actively Recruiting
Vasomotor System
0 Actively Recruiting
Heather Reviews: What are patients saying about Heather?
5Patient Review
10/14/2020 I began taking this when I turned 35 because at the time, I was a smoker. I stopped getting my periods and it is absolutely wonderful! I haven't had a period for 2 years now!
4.7Patient Review
11/3/2015 I've been on this medication for approximately five months and, during that time, my hair has become noticeably thinner. Has anyone else experienced this side effect?
4.3Patient Review
8/19/2022 I've been using this pill for around 10 months now and it's been fantastic. I can't speak for everyone, but I personally haven't experienced any negative side effects. The only thing is that I cry more easily, but that could just be because of my hormones in general. I use the pill to regulate my periods so I'm not sure about its effectiveness in regards to contraception, but it does seem to work well in preventing my period from coming too often.
3.3Patient Review
3/15/2016 I've been on this pill for a while now, but I'm starting to experience some negative side effects like back acne, bloating, and fatigue. I'm going to talk to my gynecologist about whether or not it's worth continuing with this medication.
3Patient Review
12/30/2016 I get nauseous and headaches every day at the same time, even though I take this medication with food. If I don't also take ibuprofen and Pepcid, the next day is really bad.
2.3Patient Review
10/5/2022 I was changed to this medication by my doctor without any warning, and I've only been on it for two months. It's been terrible; I'm constantly spotting and have severe cramping almost every day. My breasts have also been very tender. If my doctor ever calls me back, I'm definitely going to stop taking this.
2.3Patient Review
5/27/2019 I started taking Heather because I am in my late 40s. Dr stated I shouldn't take estrogen based birth control. I have been on this mini pill for 3 months. Acne is awful. But my periods used to be almost non existent 2 days max. Now I get my period every 3 weeks and it's super heavy and lasts for 8 days! I hate this pill!
2Patient Review
5/9/2022 I took this pill every day while I was pregnant, and somehow I'm still pregnant.
2Patient Review
7/17/2019 Ineffective. I experienced no reduction in bleeding or cramping. Since I'm not pregnant, that's the only area this drug is supposed to help with, and it failed miserably.
1.7Patient Review
1/21/2016 You can't predict when you'll get your period. I took a pregnancy test to be safe, and found out that I was just 2-3 weeks late. I've been on this medication for 3 months now, and have gained quite a bit of weight. I don't like it, but it's my only choice per my doctor's orders.
Patient Q&A Section about heather
Who is the real Heather Conan GREY?
""Heather" is someone who is universally liked and Conan O'Brien tries to help us understand who the real Heather is." - Anonymous Online Contributor
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What is Conan gray famous for?
"Conan Gray is an American musician whose best known for his original songs, including 'The Other Side', 'Crush Culture' and the hit single 'Heather'." - Anonymous Online Contributor
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Who is Heather TikTok?
"Heather is the term used to describe the popular, beautiful, "desirable" person that everyone is in love with and wants to be with. On TikTok, people post videos (set to the tune of Conan's song) saying they wish they were Heather, or about the time they lost out on their crush because their crush had found a Heather." - Anonymous Online Contributor
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