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Elata Tablet

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Product introduction

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 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 Elata Tablet

Benefits of Elata Tablet

In Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Elata 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 Elata 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 Elata

  • Absence of menstrual periods
  • Headache
  • Endometrial hyperplasia

How to use Elata 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. Elata 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 Elata Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Elata 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
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.

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Quick tips

  • Elata 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 Elata Tablet.
  • Your periods will usually start again within four weeks of stopping Elata Tablet.
  • Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Elata 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.
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Do I need to take elata 5 mg every day for 3 months or only during periods. Please advise in detail.
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Don't know the salt in the medicine
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User feedback

FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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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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: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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