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Femipristal Tablet

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Product introduction

Femipristal 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.

Femipristal Tablet is a type of emergency contraceptive pill. It has to be taken as one single tablet therapy as soon as possible after unprotected sex.

Uses of Femipristal Tablet

Benefits of Femipristal Tablet

In Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Femipristal Tablet helps control the symptoms associated with uterine fibroids such as excessive menstrual bleeding, lower back pain, and also reduces the size of the existing fibroids. It blocks the action of the enzyme responsible for the growth of the broids. As a result they decrease in size and also stop growing further. Take this medicine as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Femipristal Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Femipristal

  • Absence of menstrual periods
  • Headache
  • Endometrial hyperplasia

How to use Femipristal Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Femipristal Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Femipristal Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Femipristal Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Femipristal Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Femipristal Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
After taking Femipristal Tablet, some women experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision and/or loss of concentration. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Femipristal Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Femipristal Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Femipristal Tablet is used for the treatment of uterine fibroids and their associated symptoms, such as painful periods, heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
  • It considerably reduces or stops your menstrual bleeding within the first 10 days of treatment. Notify your doctor if you continue to have heavy bleeding despite taking Femipristal Tablet.
  • Your periods will usually start again within four weeks of stopping Femipristal Tablet.
  • Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Femipristal Tablet as it may make hormonal contraceptives (such as pills) less effective.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to assess the functioning of your liver. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of skin/eye, dark urine, or stomach pain.

Fact Box

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

Patient concerns

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I am suffering with uterine fibroids & get it treated.
Dr. Megha Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Treatment would depend on size and site of the fibroids, age and parity and also on symptoms. A detailed evaluation would be required. I suggest you visit a gynaecologist in your area or you could visit me at my clinic in Gurgaon.
How to get treated for uterine fibroids Is fibroid reason for infertility
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Maybe it can cause but site of fibroid and the size is important
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FAQs

Q. How does Femipristal Tablet work for fibroids?

Femipristal 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, Femipristal Tablet inhibits ovulation leading to stopping of periods. As a result, it may benefit women who have heavy bleeding due to fibroids.

Q. Does Femipristal Tablet stop periods?

No, taking a single tablet of Femipristal 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. Can ulipristal be used as regular birth control medicine?

No, Femipristal 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 Femipristal Tablet have not been established for repeated use in one menstrual cycle. Hence, its repeated use is not recommended.

Q. How and when should Femipristal Tablet be taken?

Femipristal 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. What if I vomit after taking Femipristal Tablet?

If you vomit immediately after taking Femipristal Tablet or within 3 hours of taking it, take another tablet of Femipristal Tablet. However, if you have vomited after 3 hours of taking the medicine you need not take another tablet.

Q. Do I need to continue with my regular birth control method?

Femipristal 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. What other important points I need to remember regarding Femipristal Tablet?

While taking Femipristal 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 Femipristal Tablet does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc.

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References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1413.
  2. Ulipristal acetate. London: Gedeon Richter (UK) Ltd.; 2012 [revised 26 Jul. 2018]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Ulipristal acetate. Morristown, New Jersey: Watson Pharma, Inc.; 2010. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd
Address: MEYER ORGANICS PVT. LTD., A-303, Road No. 32, Wagle Estate, Thane – 400 604 (Mumbai), Maharashtra, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2024

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