Sentences with phrase «ulipristal acetate»

The other type, ulipristal acetate (brand name ella), can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) applauds the decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the sale and use of ulipristal acetate (UPA), a new form of emergency contraception (EC).

Moreau C, Trussel J. Results from pooled Phase III studies of ulipristal acetate for emergency contraception.

While the research is still underway as of 2017, what is known is that ulipristal acetate pills (sold in the US as ella ®) are effective at higher weights than levonorgestrel pills and the ParaGard ® copper intrauterine device (IUD) is the most effective form of EC at any weight.

Concomitant use of Norlevo 1.5 mg and drugs containing ulipristal acetate is not recommended (see section 4.5).

There is no scientific evidence to suggest that levonorgestrel EC (such as Plan B One - Step ® and its generics) or ulipristal acetate EC (ella ®) work after an egg is fertilized.

ella, an antiprogestin called ulipristal acetate, is also available as a prescription for emergency contraception.

ella Important Safety Information The most common side effects of ella (ulipristal acetate) tablets include headache (18 %), stomach pain (12 %), nausea (12 %), menstrual pain (9 %), tiredness (6 %), and dizziness (5 %).

While the move has been welcomed by many as an important step toward healthcare equality for women, religious groups are critical of the plans to support birth - control measures, particularly for drugs such as ulipristal acetate, an emergency contraceptive which can be used up to five days after sex.