Ibpristal
Ibpristal Products are primarily used for
Emergency contraception, Uterine fibroids
About Ibpristal Products
Uses of Ibpristal Products
Ulipristal acetate is used in the treatment of emergency contraception and Uterine fibroids. It is used for intermittent treatment and pre-operative treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroid in adult women of reproductive age.
Ibpristal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ibpristal are Absence of menstrual periods, Headache, Endometrial hyperplasia.
How Ibpristal Products work
Ulipristal acetate is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. It works by modifying the action of progesterone (natural female hormone). It is used either before surgery of fibroids or for intermittent (at regular intervals) treatment of fibroids. It helps reduce their size, stops or controls bleeding and increases your red blood cell count.
Patient Concerns about Ibpristal Products
Frequently asked questions about Ibpristal Products
Frequently asked questions about Ulipristal acetate
Q. How does Ibpristal 5mg Capsule work for fibroids?
Ibpristal 5mg Capsule acts by blocking the receptors of progesterone, which decreases the levels of progesterone and therefore it is helpful in decreasing the size of fibroids. Fibroids are non-cancerous development around the uterus. When given at a certain prescribed dose, Ibpristal 5mg Capsule inhibits ovulation leading to stopping of periods. As a result, it may benefit women who have heavy bleeding due to fibroids.
Q. Does Ibpristal 5mg Capsule stop periods?
No, taking a single tablet of Ibpristal 5mg Capsule does not stop periods, but it may delay or prepone your periods. In some cases you may have bleeding in between your periods. Consult your doctor if this happens.
Q. Can ulipristal be used as regular birth control medicine?
No, Ibpristal 5mg Capsule cannot be used as a regular contraceptive. It is meant for occasional use as an emergency contraceptive. It is important to know that the safety and effectiveness of Ibpristal 5mg Capsule have not been established for repeated use in one menstrual cycle. Hence, its repeated use is not recommended.
Q. How and when should Ibpristal 5mg Capsule be taken?
Ibpristal 5mg Capsule should be taken orally as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure and not later than 120 hours (5 days). It can be taken at anytime of the day and before, during or after food. It can be taken at anytime during your menstrual cycle.
Q. What if I vomit after taking Ibpristal 5mg Capsule?
If you vomit immediately after taking Ibpristal 5mg Capsule or within 3 hours of taking it, take another tablet of Ibpristal 5mg Capsule. However, if you have vomited after 3 hours of taking the medicine you need not take another tablet.
Q. Do I need to continue with my regular birth control method?
Ibpristal 5mg Capsule may make your birth control pills less effective and therefore in addition to birth control pills you should continue using condoms till your next period (menses).
Q. What other important points I need to remember regarding Ibpristal 5mg Capsule?
While taking Ibpristal 5mg Capsule you should be aware of some important points such as it does not work if you are already pregnant and it is not effective if you have unprotected sex after taking the tablet. It is also important to know that Ibpristal 5mg Capsule does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc.
Products for Ibpristal
Ibpristal 5mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹1499
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