About Nordiol-21 Tablets
Combined oral contraceptive
Used for
Usual adult dose
One tablet daily for 21 days, followed by seven tablet-free days. Start the next pack after this break.
Usual dose in children
After menstruation begins: same schedule as adults when prescribed for contraception.
Common side effects
- Nausea or abdominal discomfort
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Spotting or irregular bleeding
Important warnings
- Increases blood clot, stroke, and heart attack risk
- Smoking increases cardiovascular risk, particularly after age 35
- Avoid with migraine with aura or previous blood clots
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections
Pregnancy
Not intended for use during pregnancy; discontinue if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply; generally avoided early after childbirth because of clotting risk and effects on breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Rifampicin and rifabutin can reduce contraceptive effectiveness
- Certain seizure medicines can reduce contraceptive effectiveness
- St John's wort can reduce contraceptive effectiveness
- Can lower lamotrigine levels and worsen seizure control
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.