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Ulipristal

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Pronounced

"UE-li-PRIS-tal"

Common brand names:

Fibristal

Uses

Ulipristal is used to treat fibroids in the uterus by women of childbearing age who are eligible for surgery. This medication is different from the hormone (such as progestin) that your body normally makes. Ulipristal works by acting like a type of progestin (such as progesterone). Ulipristal belongs to a class of drugs known as selective progesterone receptor modulators or SPRMs. It helps to reduce pain/discomfort and heavy menstrual bleeding caused by uterine fibroids.

This product has been withdrawn from the Canadian market due to problems with safety.

Other Uses

This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

This drug may also be prescribed as an emergency contraceptive after unprotected sex or birth control failure (such as a broken condom). Do not use it as a regular form of birth control.

How to Use This Medication

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking ulipristal and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Your doctor may direct you to start this medication during the first 7 days of your menstrual period. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.