ellaOne® is the most effective morning after pill*. If you have had unprotected sex, taking ellaOne® can prevent unplanned pregnancy. ellaOne® can be effective for up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex has taken place, but like all morning after pills it is more effective the sooner you take it.
ellaOne® is intended for use in the case of emergency it is not meant to be a replacement for a regular method of contraception.
- verify: https://www.ellaone.co.uk/verify/
ellaOne® is a single pill that should be swallowed with water. You can take ellaOne at any time of day or night.
If you vomit within three hours of taking ellaOne®, you should contact your pharmacist or GP as you may need to take another pill.
ellaOne® can be effective for up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex has taken place, but like all morning after pills it is more effective the sooner you take it.
ellaOne® may not be suitable if…
- You are allergic to ulipristal acetate, or any other ellaOne® ingredients.
- If you have certain medical conditions or are on some medicines.
- You are already pregnant. If there is a chance you might be pregnant (e.g. your period is late) then you should take a test before taking ellaOne®.
- If you are breastfeeding, you should not breastfeed for one week after taking ellaOne®. You can continue to milk in order to stimulate and maintain production, but this milk should be thrown away.
What are the ingredients in ellaOne®?
The active ingredient in ellaOne® is ulipristal acetate. Each tablet contains 30 milligrams of ulipristal acetate. This is what postpones ovulation.
The other ingredients in ellaOne® are lactose monohydrate, povidone, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate.
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