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Ella Dosage

Generic name: ULIPRISTAL ACETATE 30mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: Progesterone receptor modulators

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2023.

Recommended Dosage and Administration

Take one tablet of ella orally as soon as possible within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure.
Take ella with or without food.
Take ella at any time during the menstrual cycle.

Recommendations Regarding Use with Hormonal Contraception

After ella use, initiate or resume hormonal contraception no sooner than 5 days after the intake of ella and use a reliable barrier method until the next menstrual period. For known or suspected failure of hormonal contraception refer to the hormonal contraceptive’s prescribing information for instructions on what to do [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].

Recommendation in Case of Gastrointestinal Disturbances

If vomiting occurs within 3 hours of taking ella, consider repeating the dose.

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