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Utovlan 5mg Tablets contain norethisterone 5mg, a synthetic progestogen hormone similar to the natural female hormone progesterone. Utovlan is commonly prescribed to manage a range of menstrual conditions and is widely used as a period delay tablet when taken as directed by a healthcare professional.
Utovlan works by altering hormone levels to control the menstrual cycle, helping to delay periods or treat conditions linked to hormonal imbalance.
Utovlan 5mg Tablets are prescription-only and are supplied in the following pack sizes:
| Medication Name | Utovlan 5mg Tablets |
| Active Ingredient | Norethisterone 5mg per tablet |
| Other Ingredients | Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, polyvidone, magnesium stearate |
| Medication Form | Oral tablets |
| Used to Treat | Period delay, heavy periods, painful periods, irregular periods, PMT, endometriosis |
| Available Sizes | 30 tablets or 90 tablets |
| Who Can Use It | Adult women (as prescribed) |
| Prescription Required? | Yes – Prescription Only Medicine (POM) |
| Patient Information Leaflet | Utovlan 5mg Tablets – Patient Information Leaflet |
Utovlan 5mg Tablets are used to treat several menstrual and hormone-related conditions, including:
Utovlan may also be prescribed for breast cancer in higher doses under specialist care.
Utovlan is suitable for adult women when prescribed by a doctor.
Do not take Utovlan if you:
Speak to a healthcare professional before use if you:
Always take Utovlan exactly as prescribed.
For period delay:
Swallow tablets whole with water. Do not take a double dose if you miss one.
Common side effects may include:
Serious but rare side effects include blood clots, severe allergic reactions, or liver problems. Seek urgent medical help if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, or sudden vision changes.
Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Mr Muhammad on 8th January 2026.
