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Prescribing Information

State Compliance

Perrigo plc, the makers of ella®, is committed to maintaining compliance with state drug price transparency requirements. Click the links below for state-specific prescriber disclosures.

Colorado Prescriber Form

Connecticut Prescriber Form

Vermont Prescriber Form – Short Form
Vermont Prescriber Form – Long Form

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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