Uliwell 5mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called progesterone agonist/antagonist emergency contraceptive. It is primarily indicated for the prevention of emergency pregnancy due to unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Uliwell 5mg Capsule is not intended for routine use as a contraceptive. A lower dose of ulipristal acetate may be used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids (also known as myomas), which are non-cancerous uterine tumours (womb).
Uliwell 5mg Capsule contains ulipristal acetate, which stops progesterone from working usually. Uliwell 5mg Capsule also works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg. Thereby it helps as an emergency contraceptive.
Uliwell 5mg Capsule has to be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of sex to prevent pregnancy. It is not meant to be used as a primary method of contraception. However, you can use emergency contraception more than once throughout a menstrual cycle if necessary. You may experience headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, dysmenorrhea, fatigue, and dizziness. It may make your next period earlier, later or more painful than usual. The majority of Uliwell 5mg Capsule's side effects fade with time. However, if the adverse effects persist, consult your doctor.
Do not take Uliwell 5mg Capsule if you're allergic to ulipristal acetate or any ingredient present in Uliwell 5mg Capsule. Please seek medical advice before using Uliwell 5mg Capsule if you have severe asthma and severe liver disease. It is not recommended to use in pregnant women. If you are a nursing woman, you should not breastfeed for one week after taking this drug. In some cases, Uliwell 5mg Capsule may cause blurred vision, drowsiness or dizziness; if you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machines. You should avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit while on treatment with Uliwell 5mg Capsule. Uliwell 5mg Capsule is not suggested for individuals under the age of 18.