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I took primolute n 4days before expected day twice a day. i need to delay my period for 14 days spotting was found. need to stop spotting or bleeding!

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Inadequate dosage : The recommended dosage of Primolute N to delay menses is 5 mg three times a day. The 10 mg you have been taking was sufficient to prevent a full menses and by increasing the dosage to 15 mg might terminate the spotting and further delay menses.

Answered 10/20/2018

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A member asked:

I took primolute n 4days before expected day twice a day. i need to delay my period for 14 days spotting was found. need to stop spotting or bleeding!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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