Unipristal 5mg Tablet is primarily used as an emergency contraceptive to avoid unintended pregnancy. Unipristal 5mg Tablet contains ulipristal acetate, which stops progesterone from working usually. Unipristal 5mg Tablet also works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg. Thereby it helps as an emergency contraceptive. The doctor may prescribe a lower dose of ulipristal acetate to treat moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids (also known as myomas), which are non-cancerous uterine tumours (womb).

FAQs

How does Unipristal 5mg Tablet work?

Unipristal 5mg Tablet contains ulipristal acetate, which stops progesterone from working usually. Unipristal 5mg Tablet also works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg. Thereby it helps as an emergency contraceptive.

Can Unipristal 5mg Tablet be taken for regular birth control?

Unipristal 5mg Tablet (tablet) is not indicated for regular birth control. It is only used as emergency contraception (within 120 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Can Unipristal 5mg Tablet affect my future chances of pregnancy?

Do not take Unipristal 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Can I take another Unipristal 5mg Tablet if I vomit right afterwards?

Take another pill as soon as possible if you vomit within 3 hours after taking the Unipristal 5mg Tablet.

Is there any specific time to take the Unipristal 5mg Tablet?

For emergency contraception, you can take Unipristal 5mg Tablet at any time of the day, before, during or after a meal. If you take this medication to treat or manage other medical conditions, you can take it as advised by the healthcare professional.

Does Unipristal 5mg Tablet help to treat uterine fibroids?

The doctor may prescribe a lower dose of ulipristal acetate (5mg) to treat moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids (also known as myomas), which are non-cancerous uterine tumours (womb). However, please do not take it on your own to treat uterine fibroids.

Does Unipristal 5mg Tablet affect fertility?

There is no evidence that Unipristal 5mg Tablet has any effect on future fertility.

Is Unipristal 5mg Tablet ideal to take at any time of menstruation cycle?

You can take Unipristal 5mg Tablet at any time in your menstruation cycle.