About Nordette Tablets
Combined hormonal contraceptive
Used for
- Preventing pregnancy
- Sometimes used to regulate menstrual bleeding
Usual adult dose
One tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day tablet-free interval; follow the product pack instructions.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Spotting or changes in bleeding
Important warnings
- Increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack
- Not suitable for some people with migraine with aura or clotting disorders
- Smoking increases serious cardiovascular risks, especially after age 35
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, especially soon after birth; suitability depends on timing and circumstances.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines can reduce contraceptive effectiveness
- Rifampicin and rifabutin can reduce effectiveness
- Some HIV or hepatitis C medicines interact
- St John’s wort can reduce effectiveness
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.