Unipristal 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat uterine fibroids (a non-cancerous growth in the uterus) in premenopausal women who cannot undergo surgical treatment or have not responded to surgical intervention. Unipristal 5mg Tablet reduces symptoms like vaginal bleeding, prolonged periods and lower back pain. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It is important to note that this medicine makes birth control less effective, so use proper contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy. This medicine's most common side effects include amenorrhea (absence of menstrual period) and headache. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, your periods stop within 10 days of taking it, but if you still experience heavy bleeding, consult with your doctor. This medicine might stop your period for some time, but periods generally return within 4 weeks after the end of each treatment course. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have had liver problems or severe asthma. Your doctor may perform regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while taking Unipristal 5mg Tablet. Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change how it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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If you miss a dose of Unipristal 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Estradiol Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class::Selective Progesterone receptor modulators(SPRM)

• Q. Q. How does Unipristal 5mg Tablet work for fibroids??
  Ans: Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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, Unipristal 5mg Tablet inhibits ovulation leading to stopping of periods. As a result, it may benefit women who have heavy bleeding due to fibroids.
• Q. Q. Does Unipristal 5mg Tablet stop periods??
  Ans: No, taking a single tablet of Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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. Q. Can ulipristal be used as regular birth control medicine??
  Ans: No, Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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 Unipristal 5mg Tablet have not been established for repeated use in one menstrual cycle. Hence, its repeated use is not recommended.
• Q. Q. How and when should Unipristal 5mg Tablet be taken??
  Ans: Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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. Q. What if I vomit after taking Unipristal 5mg Tablet??
  Ans: If you vomit immediately after taking Unipristal 5mg Tablet or within 3 hours of taking it, take another tablet of Unipristal 5mg Tablet. However, if you have vomited after 3 hours of taking the medicine you need not take another tablet.
• Q. Q. Do I need to continue with my regular birth control method??
  Ans: Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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. Q. What other important points I need to remember regarding Unipristal 5mg Tablet??
  Ans: While taking Unipristal 5mg Tablet 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 Unipristal 5mg Tablet does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc.

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