What is Ella? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Ella

• Take 1 tablet as soon as possible within 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex or failure of another birth control method.

• If you vomit within 3 hours of the time you take this medicine, call your doctor right away. Your doctor may prescribe another tablet for you.

• This medicine is only for occasional use as emergency birth control. It should not replace your regular birth control method. This medicine may be taken at any time during your monthly cycle, but do not use this medicine more than 1 time in the same monthly cycle.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the tablet in the blister card inside the original box until you are ready to use it. Do not use it if the package is broken or torn.

• If you vomit within 3 hours of the time you take this medicine, call your doctor right away. Your doctor may prescribe another tablet for you.

• This medicine is only for occasional use as emergency birth control. It should not replace your regular birth control method. This medicine may be taken at any time during your monthly cycle, but do not use this medicine more than 1 time in the same monthly cycle.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Take 1 tablet as soon as possible within 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex or failure of another birth control method.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the tablet in the blister card inside the original box until you are ready to use it. Do not use it if the package is broken or torn.

What to do if you miss a dose of Ella

Ella contraindications - Who shouldn't take Ella?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to ulipristal, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Ella warnings

• Although this medicine is used to prevent pregnancy, you should know that this medicine could harm an unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant, tell your doctor right away.

• This medicine may make your next monthly period early or late by a few days. If your next period is more than 1 week late, check with your doctor right away for a pregnancy test.

• Your regular birth control method might not work as well while you are using this medicine, if you usually use a hormonal method such as birth control pills. Do not start taking a hormonal contraceptive for at least 5 days after you take this medicine. You must use a barrier method until your next period. Some barrier methods are a condom with spermicide, diaphragm, or contraceptive foam or jelly.

• This medicine will not protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted infections.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Ella interactions & what to avoid when taking Ella

• Some foods and medicines can affect how ulipristal works. Tell your doctor if you are using a barbiturate or bosentan, carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, topiramate, or St John's wort.

• This medicine may make your next monthly period early or late by a few days. If your next period is more than 1 week late, check with your doctor right away for a pregnancy test.

• This medicine will not protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted infections.

• Your regular birth control method might not work as well while you are using this medicine, if you usually use a hormonal method such as birth control pills. Do not start taking a hormonal contraceptive for at least 5 days after you take this medicine. You must use a barrier method until your next period. Some barrier methods are a condom with spermicide, diaphragm, or contraceptive foam or jelly.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.