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Medicines norethisteroneQuestion & answer

norethisterone · Medicine question

How long do the effects of norethisterone last after absorption?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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The effects of norethisterone last for at least 24 hours after absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

Sources for this answer

Primolut NBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 15Document updated 11 January 2019

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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