Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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. Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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).
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.
Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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 Unipristal 5mg Tablet's side effects fade with time. However, if the adverse effects persist, consult your doctor.
Do not take Unipristal 5mg Tablet if you're allergic to ulipristal acetate or any ingredient present in Unipristal 5mg Tablet. Please seek medical advice before using Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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, Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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 Unipristal 5mg Tablet. Unipristal 5mg Tablet is not suggested for individuals under the age of 18.