Prizal Capsule

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:12 AM (IST)

Prizal Capsule 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.

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Ulipristal acetate (5mg)

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Product introduction

Prizal Capsule 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), headache, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. 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.

Before 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 Prizal Capsule. 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.

Uses of Prizal Capsule

Uterine fibroids

Benefits of Prizal Capsule

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

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 Prizal

Absence of menstrual periods
Headache
Endometrial hyperplasia
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea

How to use Prizal Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Prizal Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Prizal Capsule works

Prizal Capsule is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. It works by modifying the action of progesterone (natural female hormone). It is used either before surgery of fibroids or for intermittent (at regular intervals) treatment of fibroids. It helps reduce their size, stops or controls bleeding and increases your red blood cell count.

Quick tips

Prizal Capsule 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 Prizal Capsule.
Your periods will usually start again within four weeks of stopping Prizal Capsule.
Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Prizal Capsule 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.

There is limited information available on the use of Prizal Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How does Prizal Capsule work for fibroids?

Prizal Capsule 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, Prizal Capsule inhibits ovulation leading to stopping of periods. As a result, it may benefit women who have heavy bleeding due to fibroids.

Does Prizal Capsule stop periods?

No, taking a single tablet of Prizal Capsule 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, Prizal Capsule 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 Prizal Capsule have not been established for repeated use in one menstrual cycle. Hence, its repeated use is not recommended.

How and when should Prizal Capsule be taken?

Prizal Capsule 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 Prizal Capsule?

If you vomit immediately after taking Prizal Capsule or within 3 hours of taking it, take another tablet of Prizal Capsule. 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?

Prizal Capsule 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 Prizal Capsule?

While taking Prizal Capsule 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 Prizal Capsule does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Estradiol Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Selective Progesterone receptor modulators(SPRM)

References

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.
Ulipristal acetate. London: Gedeon Richter (UK) Ltd.; 2012 [revised 26 Jul. 2018]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Ulipristal acetate [Prescribing Information]. Morristown, NJ: Watson Pharma, Inc.; 2010. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patient concerns

Taking PRIZAL 5mg. due to problem of FIBROIDS , I am weakness specifically in arms and hands. My hands are sometimes unable to hold things. My HB is very low.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Build up your haemoglobin

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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