Norethindrone Acetate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 08, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Aygestin

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Progestins

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Endometriosis
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Heavy or irregular periods

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Norethindrone Acetate (Aygestin) Drug Class

Norethindrone acetate (nor-eth-en-drohn ah-seh-tate) belongs to a group of medications called progestins, which are a form of the hormone progesterone that the body makes naturally.

Norethindrone Acetate (Aygestin) Age Range

Norethindrone acetate is approved for use in adult women.