Emergency contraception is a rescue method which is aimed to prevent fertilization in case of unprotected intercourse. This contraception is used within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure, particularly
If you have had a sexual intercourse whereas either yourself or your partner did not use a contraceptive method
If you have forgotten to take consecutive 3 regular contraceptive pills
If your partner's condom has broken, slipped or been improperly removed or if he has forgotten to use it
If you fear that your intrauterine device has been expelled
If your vaginal diaphragm or your contraceptive cap has moved or if have removed it too easily
If you are afraid that the method of coitus interruptus has failed or if you have had sexual intercourse during the period when you are supposed to be fertile while using the rhythm method
In the event of rape
Drugs acting on the Uterus, Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Selective progesterone receptor modulator with antagonistic and partial agonistic effects. When taken immediately before ovulation, postpones follicular rupture. It is thought that the primary mechanism of action for emergency contraception is inhibition or delay of ovulation; however, alterations to the endometrium that may affect implantation may also occur.
Simultaneous administration of certain anticonvulsant agents (phenobarbiton, phenytoin, primidone, carbamazepin), also other medications such as rafimpicin and griseofulvin can reduce or suppress the effectiveness of this emergency contraception.
Should not use this medicine-
If you have hypersensitivity to Ulipristal Acetate or its any excipients
Do not use more than one time in the same menstrual cycle
If you are already pregnant
Undesirable effects which have been observed are:
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness, fatigue, headache
Abdominal pain
A feeling of breast tenderness
Bleeding can occur after taking this medicine
Pregnancy Category X. Use of Ulipristal Acetate is contraindicated during an existing or suspected pregnancy. Use of Ulipristal Acetate by breastfeeding women is not recommended.
Emergency contraception must be used exceptionally, since
The associated hormonal overdosing is not advisable in case of regular intake
It cannot replace a regular contraception
After taking Ulipristal Acetate, menstrual period usually occurs at the expected date nevertheless, it can occur earlier or later by a few days. After taking this tablet, it is therefore mandatory to check the absence of pregnancy by performing a pregnancy test in case of abnormal bleeding at the date of expected period or in case of menstrual delay of more than 5 days.The use of emergency contraception does not replace the necessary precautions against sexually transmitted diseases and the measures to be taken in case of risk of transmission.
No acute toxicity has been demonstrated with this medicine in case of intake of several doses.
Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.
