About norelgest romin + patch
Combined hormonal contraceptive patch
Used for
Usual adult dose
Apply one patch weekly for three weeks, then have one patch-free week. Start the next cycle on the same day each week.
Common side effects
- Skin irritation where the patch is applied
- Headache
- Nausea
- Breast tenderness or irregular bleeding
Important warnings
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
- Increases the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.
- Smoking, especially after age 35, increases serious cardiovascular risks.
- Effectiveness may be lower at higher body weight; check product guidance.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy. Stop if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, particularly soon after birth. Seek professional guidance on timing and contraception options.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines, including carbamazepine and phenytoin, can reduce effectiveness.
- Rifampicin and rifabutin can reduce effectiveness.
- St John’s wort can reduce effectiveness.
- Some HIV and hepatitis C medicines may interact; check with a pharmacist.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.