ella® Emergency Contraception | ella®

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If you're not ready,

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Available in all 50 states, ella is the only emergency contraceptive pill that works even when the risk of pregnancy is the highest.

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It's time you

meet ella

If you’re ready to take charge of your reproductive health, ella is the only emergency contraceptive pill that is proven effective when the risk of pregnancy is at its highest!

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Have ella on hand for

when you need it

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Find out how to get a prescription for ella to keep on hand, just in case.

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When can I take ella?

Like all emergency contraception, ella is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. To help you estimate if you’re within ella’s window of effectiveness, click the date of the last time you had unprotected sex in our calculator.

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Prevention is easy

with ella

ella works best when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex but is effective up to 5 days after unprotected sex.

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Important Safety Information

What is ella®?

ella® (ulipristal acetate) is a prescription emergency contraceptive pill used to help prevent pregnancy if you have unprotected sex or your regular birth control fails. ella® is not intended to be used as a regular method of birth control.

Do Not Use ella®:

If you are pregnant, or suspect you are pregnant.
If you are breastfeeding
More than once in a menstrual cycle

What else should I know about taking ella®?

ella® is not for use to end an existing pregnancy.
After taking ella®, use a reliable barrier method of birth control like condoms until your next period.
Do not use hormonal birth control pills (oral contraceptives) for at least 5 days after taking ella®. Using ella® with hormonal birth control pills can reduce the effectiveness of both drugs to prevent pregnancy.
Using some medicines and herbs may make ella® less effective. Talk to your healthcare provider about all medicines and herbs you are taking before using ella®.
If you become pregnant or have lower abdominal pain after taking ella®, seek help from a healthcare provider right away as you could have a pregnancy outside the womb (ectopic pregnancy).
ella® may change when your next period comes. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, you should take a pregnancy test.

ella® does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or HIV infection (AIDS).

What are the possible side effects of taking ella®?

The most common side effects reported by those taking ella® in a study were headache, nausea, stomach pain, menstrual pain, tiredness, and dizziness. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information, talk to your healthcare provider and see the Patient Product Information.

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