5X

Description

5X 30 mg Tablet

Indications
Ulipristal Acetate is indicated for emergency contraception within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.

Description
Ulipristal Acetate 30 mg tablet is an Emergency Contraceptive (EC) pill that prevents unwanted pregnancy. This is a Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator (SPRM). Ulipristal Acetate tablet is supplied for oral administration. The inactive ingredients are lactose monohydrate, povidone K-30, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate.

Pharmacology
Ulipristal Acetate is an orally-active synthetic SPRM that acts via high-affinity binding to the human progesterone receptor. The primary mechanism of action is inhibition or delay of ovulation. Data shows that even when taken immediately before ovulation is scheduled to occur, Ulipristal Acetate is able to postpone follicular rupture in some women.
Dosage & Administration
One 30 mg tablet must be taken as soon as possible but no later than 120 hours of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure, with or without food. If vomiting occurs within 3 hours of intake, then another tablet needed to be taken. Ulipristal Acetate can be taken at any time of menstrual cycle.