ellaOne® is an oral emergency contraceptive pill (also known as the morning after pill) containing ulipristal acetate. It is available in most pharmacies, or can be purchased from ellaOne® Direct.
No other morning after pill is more effective* than ellaOne®. If you have had unprotected sex, taking ellaOne® can prevent unplanned pregnancy. ellaOne® can be effective for up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex has taken place, but is most effective when taken ASAP. ellaOne® is 98% effective, as around 2 in 100 may become pregnant after taking it.
ellaOne® is intended for use in the case of emergency it is not meant to be a replacement for a regular method of contraception.
*Verify at: ellaone.co.uk/verify
You can buy ellaone without a prescription. Order online for fast and convenient delivery to your door, or order for click and collect to your local McCabes Pharmacy.
How to Use:
ellaOne® is a single pill that should be swallowed with water. You can take ellaOne at any time of day or night.
If you vomit within three hours of taking ellaOne®, you should contact your pharmacist or GP as you may need to take another pill.
The most effective morning after pill available. Take as soon as possible after unprotected sex to protect against pregnancy. Emergency contraception is only available for in-store collection, but can be picked up the same day.
Benefits:
- The most effective morning after pill
- Take within 120hrs (5 days) of unprotected sex
- Strength 30mg
Effectiveness:
- Current studies show ellaOne can be effective at preventing pregnancy for a full 5 days after unprotected sex but should be taken as soon as possible. It is 2.5 times more effective than levonorgestrel (Levonelle).
- If you are sick within 3hrs of taking ellaOne, you need to take another tablet as soon as possible.
- If you have unprotected sex after taking ellaOne, it will not stop you from becoming pregnant. After you take the tablet and until your next period comes, you should use condoms every time you have sex.
Disclaimer:
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