Elata 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.
Elata 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.
Earlier 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 Elata 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.
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
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elata Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Elata Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek 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
Elata 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
Elata Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. After taking Elata 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 Elata Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Elata Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. How does Elata Tablet work for fibroids?
Elata 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, Elata Tablet inhibits ovulation leading to stopping of periods. As a result, it may benefit women who have heavy bleeding due to fibroids.
Q. Does Elata Tablet stop periods?
No, taking a single tablet of Elata 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, Elata 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 Elata Tablet have not been established for repeated use in one menstrual cycle. Hence, its repeated use is not recommended.
Q. How and when should Elata Tablet be taken?
Elata 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 Elata Tablet?
If you vomit immediately after taking Elata Tablet or within 3 hours of taking it, take another tablet of Elata 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?
Elata 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 Elata Tablet?
While taking Elata 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 Elata Tablet does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc.
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