Indications - Ulipristal Acetate is used before surgery to treat moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous (benign) tumors of the womb (uterus). Ulipristal Acetate is used in adult women who have not yet reached menopause.
Dosage & Administration - Ulipristal acetate is taken by mouth and the recommended dose is one tablet (5 mg) a day for up to three months. The three month treatment can be repeated but only once. Treatment should always be started during the first week of the menstrual cycle (period bleeding).
Side Effects - Common side effects are Endometrial thickening, Hot flush, Headache, Uterine haemorrhage
Contraindications - Contraindicated in patients with- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Genital bleeding of unknown aetiology or for reasons other than uterine fibroids. Uterine, cervical, ovarian or breast cancer.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy Category X. Ulipristal acetate is contraindicated during pregnancy. Ulipristal acetate is excreted in human milk and is not recommended.