Ella

CONSULTATION REQUIRED

Medical ingredient: ulipristal acetate

Non-medicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and povidone K-30.

Take one tablet orally as soon as possible within 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure.

The tablet can be taken with or without food.

If vomiting occurs within 3 hours of ella™ intake, another tablet should be taken. ella™ can be taken at any time during the menstrual cycle.

• When no contraceptive has been used
• When a contraceptive method may have failed, including:
  • Condom rupture, slippage, or misuse
  • Diaphragm or cap dislodgment, breakage or early removal
  • Failure to withdraw before ejaculation
  • Miscalculation of the fertile period by women practising periodic abstinence
  • IUD expulsion
  • Missed oral contraceptives
  • A delay in starting a new packet of oral contraceptives
  • A delay in getting a scheduled contraceptive injection
• In cases of sexual assault (rape)

When it should not be used: Do not use ella™ if:

• you have a confirmed or suspected pregnancy
• you are allergic to Levonorgestrel or to any ingredients in the formulation (see non-medicinal ingredients)
• you have abnormal vaginal bleeding