ellaOne

ellaOne is a contraceptive which is intended to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if your contraceptive method has failed. This includes unprotected sex, if a condom tore or if you did not take your contraceptive pill as directed.

For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the ellaOne patient information leaflet.

ellaOne contains the substance ulipristal acetate which acts by modifying the activity of the natural hormone progesterone which is necessary for ovulation to occur. As a result, this medicine works by postponing ovulation.

If you are worried about unwanted pregnancies occurring then ellaOne can be an effective drug when taken in a post-unprotected sex capacity.

ellaOne is an over-the-counter medication, meaning that you can easily buy it online without the need for a prescription. Always follow the medical advice and read the patient information leaflet provided in the medication packet.

Take one tablet orally as soon as possible and no later than 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. This can be taken at any point during your menstrual cycle and at any time of day.

ellaOne is not intended to be used as a form of regular contraception, but a solution for times when other methods have failed. If you have unprotected sex after taking the tablet, it will not stop you from becoming pregnant, and you should look into other contraception methods.

ellaOne tablets come as a single 30mg tablet containing ulipristal acetate. Those using it should take the tablet on a one-off occasion, as soon after unprotected sex as possible.

If you are sick within 3 hours of taking the tablet, take another tablet as soon as possible. It’s quite common for your next period to be late after taking ellaOne, however if this is more than 7 days late or you notice anything different from normal then you should do a pregnancy test.

A doctor's overview of the side effects of this medication and how to manage them:

NHS Specialty Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Forensic Medicine, Samantha Miller, provides a simple explanation of the common side effects of the medication and how you can manage them: The most commonly reported side effects of ellaOne are headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and menstrual cramps. Other common side effects may include dizziness, vomiting, muscle pains, back pain, pelvic pain, breast tenderness and tiredness. ellaOne can also cause changes to your period, for example, being earlier or later than expected. If you get any side effects, talk to your pharmacist, doctor, or other healthcare professional.

You can safely buy ellaOne online at UK Meds, without the need for a prescription or consultation with a medical professional, however you should adhere to the advice given in the patient leaflet enclosed.