Ulipristal
Generic name: ulipristal [ UE-li-PRIS-tal ]
Brand name: Ella
Dosage form: oral tablet (30 mg)
Drug class:Progesterone receptor modulators
What is ulipristal?
Ulipristal is an emergency contraceptive. It works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg from an ovary. Ulipristal may also make it harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Ulipristal is used to prevent pregnancy after having sex without using a condom or other effective birth control method. Ulipristal is also used to prevent pregnancy after a regular form of birth control has failed. Ulipristal is not to be used as a regular form of daily, weekly, or monthly birth control.
ULIPRISTAL SHOULD NOT BE USED TO TERMINATE AN EXISTING PREGNANCY.
Ulipristal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Ulipristal is not to be used as a regular form of daily, weekly, or monthly birth control.
Ulipristal can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use if you are already pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use ulipristal if you have already confirmed that you are pregnant, or if you are allergic to ulipristal.
Do not use ulipristal if you have not yet started having menstrual periods, or if you are past menopause.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy; or
if your last menstrual period was more than 4 weeks ago.
This medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use emergency contraception if you are already pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I take ulipristal?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Ulipristal is usually given as soon as possible after unprotected sex or failed birth control method (such as a condom that broke during sex). Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Ulipristal can be taken any time during your menstrual cycle, but you must use the medicine within 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex.
If you vomit within 3 hours after taking ulipristal, your medication may not be as effective. Call your doctor to discuss the need for taking another ulipristal tablet.
You may take ulipristal with or without food.
After taking ulipristal, you should use a barrier form of birth control (condom or diaphragm with spermicide) at least until your next menstrual period.
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