ノアルテン錠
5mg
Norethisterone (period delay)
Norethisterone
Norethisterone (Noruten 5 mg) is what Japanese gynecologists prescribe to delay a period for a trip or exam, taken from about 5 days before the expected date. Online clinics offer it quickly for around ¥3,000–5,000. It is not controlled.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Aygestin · Utovlan
Over the counter
Prescription only; period delay for travel or events is a self-paid prescription at gynecology and online clinics.
Prescription products in Japan
1 productsProducts on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.
| Dosage forms | Oral |
|---|---|
| Strengths (oral) | 5mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥30.7 Official NHI drug price. Patients with Japanese insurance pay 10–30%; visitors without it pay the full price plus consultation fees. |
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
All listed products (1) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ノアルテン錠(5mg) | Oral · ¥30.7/tablet |
|---|
Bringing it into Japan
Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.
Getting it prescribed in Japan
Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.
Names abroad
| US | Aygestin |
|---|---|
| UK | Utovlan, Primolut N |
| Korea | 프리모루트 |
| China | 炔诺酮 |
| Taiwan | 炔諾酮 |
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.