Generic
Ulipristal Acetate [For emergency contraception]
Indications
Ulipristal Acetate is indicated for emergency contraception within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.
Dosage Administration
One 30 mg tablet must be taken as soon as possible but no later than 120 hours of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure, with or without food. If vomiting occurs within 3 hours of intake, then another tablet needed to be taken. Ulipristal Acetate can be taken at any time of menstrual cycle.
Contraindications
Ulipristal Acetate interacts with the following drugs: Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Rifampicin, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole etc.
Side Effects
Ulipristal Acetate is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to active substances and in pregnancy.
Therapeutic
Children and Adolescents: Limited safety and efficacy data available on women under 18 years old. Hepatic Impairment: No studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of hepatic disease on the disposition of Ulipristal Acetate. Renal Impairment: No studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of renal disease on the disposition of Ulipristal Acetate.
Storage Conditions
Ulipristal Acetate is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to active substances and in pregnancy.