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| Medication Name | Ulipristal 30 mg Film-Coated Tablet |
| Medication Form | Film-coated tablet |
| Used For | Emergency contraception after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure |
| Who Can Use | Women and adolescents of childbearing age |
| Active Ingredient(s) | Ulipristal acetate 30 mg |
| Usual Dose | One tablet taken as soon as possible, within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex |
| Common Side Effects | Nausea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, painful periods, mood swings, tiredness |
| Prescription Required | No |
| Patient Information Leaflet | Ulipristal 30 mg Patient Information Leaflet |
An Ulipristal tablet is a morning after pill used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if your contraceptive method has failed. This includes situations where:
Taken as a single dose, it must be used within 5 days (120 hours) of unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the more effective it is likely to be.
This tablet is not for regular use and will not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
An Ulipristal tablet contains Ulipristal Acetate, which works by modifying the activity of progesterone, the hormone needed for ovulation. By delaying or inhibiting ovulation, it reduces the chance that a released egg will be fertilised. This is possible because sperm can survive for up to 5 days in the body after intercourse.
This tablet prevents pregnancy from starting and will not interrupt an existing pregnancy.
Ulipristal is suitable for any woman of childbearing age, including adolescents. You can use Ulipristal at any point in your menstrual cycle.
Do not take this tablet if you:
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this tablet if you:
Do not take this tablet together with a levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill, as this may make it less effective.
After taking the tablet, use condoms every time you have sex until your next period, as it will not prevent pregnancy from further unprotected sex.
If you are using hormonal contraception such as a pill or patch, continue taking it as usual, but use condoms until your next period, as this tablet may temporarily reduce its effectiveness.
Like all medicines, the Ulipristal tablet can cause side effects, though not everyone experiences them.
Some side effects, such as breast tenderness, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, can also be signs of pregnancy. If your period is late after taking Ulipristal and you experience these symptoms, do a pregnancy test.
For a full list of side effects, read the Ulipristal 30 mg patient information leaflet.
If you experience any severe side effects or signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, hives or swelling of the face, seek immediate medical attention by calling 999 or going to A&E.
If you notice any side effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist even if they are not listed here. You can also report side effects through the Yellow Card Scheme. This helps improve the safety of this medicine.
Active ingredient: Ulipristal acetate 30 mg
Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, pregelatinised starch (maize), sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (E464), hydroxypropylcellulose (E463), stearic acid (E570), talc (E553b), titanium dioxide (E171)
Ulipristal tablet contains the same active ingredient as ellaOne, Ulipristal acetate 30 mg, and works in exactly the same way. The difference is that ellaOne is a branded product, while Ulipristal tablet is the generic equivalent. Both are equally effective as emergency contraceptives.
In the UK, the Ulipristal morning after pill is a pharmacy medicine, meaning you can obtain it from a pharmacist without a prescription. You can also order it online through Click2Pharmacy by completing a short consultation, which will be reviewed by one of our licensed pharmacists.
Ulipristal tablet works by delaying ovulation and starts working as soon as you take it. It must be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex to be effective. The sooner you take it, the better the chance of preventing pregnancy.
The Ulipristal tablet is one of the most effective forms of emergency contraception available. Of 100 women who take it, approximately 2 will become pregnant. It is considered more effective than levonorgestrel-based emergency contraceptives, particularly when taken later in the 5-day window.
After taking this tablet, it is normal for your next period to arrive a few days earlier or later than expected. However, if your period is more than 7 days late, or is unusually light or heavy, do a pregnancy test and speak to your doctor.
Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Mr Muhammad on 9th April 2026.
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