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Prescribing Information

How might taking ella® affect you?

Just like any other medication, there are a few possible side effects associated with ella^® to be aware of before you take it. If side effects do occur, they are generally mild and don’t last long.

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Commonly reported side effects of ella^®:

Headache

Nausea

Stomach (abdominal) pain

Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea)

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Tiredness

Dizziness

These are not all the possible side effects of ella^®. Reach out to your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects that are bothering you or won’t go away.

ella^® and your next period

Some women who take ella^® may have their next period earlier or later than expected. Since there is no way to confirm if ella^® has worked until your next period, keep an eye out that your period is not delayed more than a week later than usual. If your period is more than 7 days late after taking ella^®, you should take a pregnancy test or contact your doctor or pharmacist.

ella^® and fertility

ella^® will not affect your future fertility. Fertility (or your ability to get pregnant) returns rapidly after taking ella^®, so it’s important to use a barrier method of contraception until your next period. You’ll need to wait 5 days after using ella^® before resuming any hormonal birth control.

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Important Safety Information

What is ella®?

ella® (ulipristal acetate) is a prescription emergency contraceptive pill used to help prevent pregnancy if you have unprotected sex or your regular birth control fails. ella® is not intended to be used as a regular method of birth control.

Do Not Use ella®:

If you are pregnant, or suspect you are pregnant.
If you are breastfeeding
More than once in a menstrual cycle

What else should I know about taking ella®?

ella® is not for use to end an existing pregnancy.
After taking ella®, use a reliable barrier method of birth control like condoms until your next period.
Do not use hormonal birth control pills (oral contraceptives) for at least 5 days after taking ella®. Using ella® with hormonal birth control pills can reduce the effectiveness of both drugs to prevent pregnancy.
Using some medicines and herbs may make ella® less effective. Talk to your healthcare provider about all medicines and herbs you are taking before using ella®.
If you become pregnant or have lower abdominal pain after taking ella®, seek help from a healthcare provider right away as you could have a pregnancy outside the womb (ectopic pregnancy).
ella® may change when your next period comes. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, you should take a pregnancy test.

ella® does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or HIV infection (AIDS).

What are the possible side effects of taking ella®?

The most common side effects reported by those taking ella® in a study were headache, nausea, stomach pain, menstrual pain, tiredness, and dizziness. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information, talk to your healthcare provider and see the Patient Product Information.

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