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Clinical studies showed that when used between 0 and 72 hours after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, ellaOne was as effective as Levonelle. The observed pregnancy rate was 1.5% in both studies. In a clinical trial in women who presented for emergency contraception between 48 and 120 hours after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, the observed pregnancy rate was 2.1%, thereby 61% of expected pregnancies were prevented.
After using ellaOne it is recommended to use a condom until your next period starts as it can interfere with the normal contraceptive pill.
Like all medicines, ellaOne can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common ellaOne side effects are abdominal (stomach) pain, irregular vaginal bleeding, premenstrual syndrome, uterine cramps. Less commonly the following side effects can be experienced: headache, tiredness, dizziness, feeling sick, vomiting, indigestion, menstrual cramps, heavy/prolonged periods, unexpected vaginal bleeding, muscle cramps, back pain, mood swings, infection (e.g. nose/throat infection or urinary tract infection). The following side effects are uncommonly or rarely experienced: breast pain, vaginal pain or itching, vaginal discharge, decreased / increased libido, hot flushes, diarrhoea, constipation, appetite changes, flatulence, frequent urination, dry mouth, pain, muscle and bone pain, trembling, blurred vision, anxiety, trouble sleeping, sleepiness, depression, irritability, acne, itching and skin rash, acid reflux, swollen tongue, toothache, taste disturbance, attention deficit, lack of energy, vertigo, rupture of a pre-existing ovarian cyst, chills, inflammation, feeling ill, fever, thirst, chest discomfort, cough, dry throat, dehydration, nose bleeds, sinus congestion, hives, coloured urine, renal pain and kidney stones.
To use ellaOne, one tablet should be taken as soon as possible, and no later than 120 hours after unprotected intercourse. If vomiting occurs within three hours of taking the tablet, you should consult your doctor in order to take another tablet. EllaOne can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle unless menstrual bleeding is overdue as you should NOT take ellaOne if you might be pregnant.
If you become pregnant after taking ellaOne it is important that you consult your doctor.
Do not use ellaOne if you are breast feeding.
Repeated use of ellaOne within the same menstrual cycle is not advisable.
You should consult the full list of side effects for ellaOne on the patient information leaflet provided with your treatment. Details of this can also be found here.