Utovlan 5mg Tablets
From £17.99Utovlan is a medication used to help with problems in women's periods, like heavy bleeding or irregular cycles.
Expected Delivery: Tuesday
Medication features:
- A period delay treatment
- Branded version of norethisterone
- Can be taken for 14 days
Utovlan Prices
Below you will find a complete list of our Utovlan prices. Prices vary depending on strength and package size.
- Medicine prices
- Delivery Information
| Utovlan | 30 tablets | 60 tablets |
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| 5 mg | £17.99 | £24.99 |
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Prices include free private prescription. |
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Delivery charges
Royal Mail 1st Class | £3.95
- Delivered within 1-3 working days.
- Excludes bank holidays.
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed before 1pm | £6.95
- Delivered within 1 working day before 1pm.
- Excludes Sundays and bank holidays.
- A tracked service with signature required on delivery.
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Treatment Information
Overview
Buy Utovlan 5mg Online
You can order Utovlan 5mg online in the UK from our registered pharmacy. Complete the online medical assessment to be reviewed by one of our prescribers. If approved, your medication will be dispensed by our pharmacy team for next day delivery to your address.
About Utovlan
Utovlan 5mg is used for a variety of reasons, including period delay, heavy, irregular or painful periods, endometriosis and, in some cases, breast cancer. Utovlan is the branded version of norethisterone, which is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone.
Nearly 800,000 prescriptions are handed out for medications containing norethisterone, such as Utovlan, annually, making it known as a popular ‘lifestyle’ therapy. So whether you want to delay your period for a holiday, your wedding night or before an operation, Utovlan 5mg is an ideal option.
Utovlan Summary Information
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Type of medicine |
Period delay medication |
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Use |
Helps with heavy menstrual bleeding and irregular periods |
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How it works |
Affects hormone levels to regulate the menstrual cycle |
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Active Ingredient |
Norethisterone |
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Directions of use |
Oral tablets, typically taken as prescribed |
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Available strengths |
5mg |
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Side effects |
May include Painful future periods, Irregular periods, nausea/feeling sick, water retention, stomach problems, changes in sex drive |
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Generic |
Yes |
The information provided in the summary table is for reference only. It is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any period delay treatment, including Utovlan
Utovlan drug interactions
People with specific medical conditions should speak to their doctor before taking Utovlan to delay periods, as it is not suitable for everyone. Additionally, some medications also interact negatively with 5mg tablets, so it is essential to tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, including those bought without a prescription.
Speak to your doctor if you have any of the following medical problems:
● Irregular bleeding
● Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis)
● A history of heart attack or heart disease
● Complications with your liver (or if you have had jaundice during pregnancy)
● Pruritus (itching all over your body)
● Epilepsy or seizures
● Migraine headaches
● Asthma or breathing problems
● Depression or other mood disorders
If you have a known allergy to synthetic progestogens, like Norethisterone, do not take the 5mg tablets. In addition, if you are pregnant, or might be pregnant, or are trying to get pregnant, then you should consult your GP. The same goes for breastfeeding.
As some medications may interact in a negative manner with Utovlan, you should tell your doctor if you are taking:
● Medicines for treating epilepsy
● Antibiotics like tetracyclines and rifampicin
● Medicines for treating HIV (ritonavir and nelfinavir)
● High blood pressure or hypertension medications
● Medicines for treating cancers
● Ciclosporin (immune system suppressors)
● Herbal medicines like St John’s wort
Why choose Utovlan pill?
For period delay for your wedding, holiday, festival or in preparation for an operation, you can use Utlovlan 5mg for around 14 days, allowing users to have a worry-free break from their menstruation.
Utovlan is considered to be perfectly safe for most women to take occasionally for period delay, including women with a low risk of venous thromboembolism
How effective is Utovlan?
Taking Utovlan keeps the lining of the womb in place to help delay your period, but as with any medication, it will work more effectively for some women than others, but generally, it is considered by doctors to be a very effective method for delaying menstruation.
You will then continue without your period until you stop taking your Utovlan 5mg, after which your period should begin again.
How does Utovlan work?
Each month, as long as a woman is not pregnant, the level of a hormone known as progesterone lowers, which triggers a reaction causing the womb to shed. This is experienced as the monthly period. If this hormone progesterone does not decrease, such as in the case of pregnancy or when a synthetic form of female hormone progesterone is administered into the body via a medication including Utovlan 5mg tablets, the body does not trigger a period. Therefore, when a woman uses Utovlan, she can safely delay the menstruation period for up to 14 days.
Can I buy Utovlan over the counter?
No. Utovlan 5mg tablets are a prescription medication. You can legally obtain it or its generic medication in the UK if you have a prescription. Contact Click Pharmacy to buy utovlan tablets online, where one of our prescribers will prescribe them after you have filled out a quick medical questionnaire.
What is contained in Utovlan?
The active ingredient in Utovlan 5mg is norethisterone.
The inactive ingredients are lactose monohydrate, maize starch, polyvidone and magnesium stearate.
Alternatives for Utovlan
Besides taking Norethisterone, the alternatives to Utovlan to delay your period are Provera or a combination of contraceptive pills.
For further reading on the difference between Norethisterone and Provera, click here.
Directions
How should I take Utovlan?
You will be advised how best to use Utovlan 5mg by your doctor, but generally speaking, for period delay, the users would begin taking the tablets three days before their period is due and then one 5mg tablet 3 times daily for up to 14 days, or as long as they are prescribed. Once you stop taking the medication, your period will begin again.
If you forget to take your tablet, you can take it when you remember as long as you are not too close to your next dose. Do not take a double dose at once or too close together.
How long can I take Utovlan for?
Utovlan period delay tablets are not recommended to be taken for more than 14 days unless otherwise stated by your doctor. Period delay medication such as Utovlan can cause uncomfortable side effects such as cramps as the body comes out of its natural cycle. After using this prescription medication, it may take a month or two to get back into a normal menstrual cycle, so it is wise to use it for as minimal a time as possible.
Cautions
Side Effects
Like all medicines, you will experience a number of side effects from using Utovlan Tablets. It is important to note that not everyone will experience the same side effects, this may depend on your hormones. Common side effects include:
- Painful future periods
- Irregular periods
- nausea/feeling sick
- Water retention
- Stomach problems
- Changes in sex drive
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Liver problems
- Visual disturbances
- Headaches
- Breakthrough bleeding
Serious Side Effects:
- Facial swelling
- Wheezing
- Feeling faint
- Swelling of hands or feet
- Difficulty breathing
- Skin rash
Taking Utovlan can cause blood clot. Stop taking the medication immediately and consult your doctor.
Other warnings to consider
If you experience severe stabbing pains or swelling in one leg, pain when coughing and breathing, coughing up blood, chest pain, numbness or visual changes, then contact your doctor right away.
There are certain medications which, when taken alongside Utovlan period delay tablets, can lower their effectiveness. Such medicines, which include herbal supplements and vitamins, include griseofulvin, certain antibiotics and St John’s Wort. Ensure you let your doctor know about any other medication you are presently using before beginning a prescription of Utovlan.
It is important to bear in mind that these types of medication cannot be used to stop pregnancy. As such, if you are planning on using Utovlan period delay tablets, you must also use some form of contraception as well.
When should I stop taking Utovlan?
Ideally, it would be best to stop taking Utovlan 5mg tablets when you don't want to delay your period anymore. Your cycle will return to normal 2 to 3 days after you stop taking the pills.
But you should also stop taking the pill if you have symptoms that resemble an allergic reaction. Seek immediate medical attention if:
- Your face, lips, tongue, hands or feet get swollen
- You get an itchy, red and painful skin rash
- You have difficulty breathing
- You feel dizzy or faint
- You feel pain in your chest
Note that Utovlan 5mg tablets increase your risk of developing blood clots. Also, stop taking Utovlan and seek medical attention immediately if you have the following:
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Pain or swelling in your leg (particularly in your calf)
- Fast heartbeat
- Numbness in any part of your body
- Severe headaches or migraines
- Cough up blood
- Feel dizzy or faint
Can I take Utovlan whilst pregnant or breastfeeding?
Hormonal medications can affect a developing baby, so it is unlikely you would be prescribed this treatment during this time. If you think you may be pregnant, you will likely be asked to perform a pregnancy test before being prescribed Utovlan.
Discuss using this treatment if you are breastfeeding. You may be recommended to use an alternative medication or method of feeding your baby whistle you use Utovlan 5mg tablets.
Can I take Utovlan if I am flying?
Yes. Unless your doctor advises you against it, it is safe to take the period delay tablets while flying for period delay. However, there are some risk factors associated with it. Utovlan can increase your risk of blood clots, particularly if there are other risk factors for blood clots present. For instance, family history, high blood pressure or heart disease.
You can reduce your risk of developing blood clots by:
- Drinking lots of water
- Moving your feet and legs when you are sitting down
- Taking a brisk walk around the cabin whenever possible
- Dont drink alcohol or caffeinated drinks as it can lead to dehydration
- Wearing compression stockings
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Faq
When should I begin taking Utovlan Tablets to delay my period?
To effectively delay your period, it is advised to begin taking Utovlan Tablets 3 days prior to the day you want to delay your period.
After using Utovlan Tablets how long does it take to return to my normal menstrual cycle?
After completing your treatment you may experience irregular periods. It should take around 2 months for your menstrual cycle to return to normal.
Will Utovlan Tablets make my future periods painful?
There is evidence to suggest that you may experience painful periods after completing your treatment. However this should only last for 1-2 months, after that your menstrual cycle should return to normal.
Does Utovlan help you with heavy periods?
Utovlan contains the synthetic progestogen commonly referred to as norethisterone. Norethisterone typically treats heavy or painful periods. Norethisterone is generally 5mg tablets, but it is prescribed in various ways depending on whether it is to prevent periods or treat heavy bleeding. Utovlan's primary purpose is to delay periods. For the treatment of heavy periods, speak to your doctor.
What happens when you stop taking Utovlan?
When you stop taking Utovlan 5mg tablets, your next period arrives in about 2 to 3 days. Utovlan does not prevent pregnancy. If your periods do not start opt for a pregnancy test. You can get pregnant while using Utovlan.
Price Comparison
Utovlan
| Medication | Click Pharmacy |
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5 mg x30 |
£17.99 |
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5 mg x60 |
£24.99 |
Norethisterone
| Medication | Click Pharmacy |
|---|---|
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5 mg x30 |
£17.99 |
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5 mg x60 |
£28.99 |
Provera
| Medication | Click Pharmacy |
|---|---|
|
10 mg x30 |
£16.99 |
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10 mg x60 |
£32.99 |
|
10 mg x90 |
£46.99 |
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