Ulipristal is an old drug and was marketed ij the brand name of EllaOne since 2009 . This is a progesterone Receptor modulator and originally licensed only for use in few countries (since 2009) to be used as emergency contraceptive where woman concerned come > 72 hrs but within 120 hrs of unprotected coitus and she does not like to get fitted with Ml cu-T 380A IUCD. It is especially effective in very obese women. The trade name is ELLAONE to be used as single dose. The off level use is pelvic endometriosis . Single dose of 30 mg will suffice in most cases an it is claimed to be superior to LNG 1.5 mg.It is contraindicated in severe asthma,, uncontrolled HTN,Hepatic/renal impairment.Regarding manufacturer, H R A Pharma U K and Ireland Ltd. May kindly view http://medicines,org.uk/emc/medicines/22280/SPC/ellaOne+30+mg(accessed 4 March, 2013::& www.fsrh.org/pdf/CEUguidanceEmrgencycontraception11.pdf(accessed 4 March 2013).-.Now Ulipristal containg CC are also available .
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