Category: Mifepristone and misoprostol tablets uses

Mifepristone and misoprostol tablets uses

When should I take mifepristone and misoprostol?

You will need to take misoprostol 36–48 hours after taking mifepristone. The usual dose is 800 micrograms (4 tablets) of misoprostol. This means you must keep each tablet between the cheek and gum for 30 minutes before swallowing any remaining fragments with water.

Can I take mifepristone and misoprostol at the same time?

Conclusion: Mifepristone 200 mg and misoprostol 800 mcg vaginally used simultaneously is as effective for abortion as compared with regimens using a 24-hour dosing interval.
How many tablets of misoprostol should be inserted

How many tablets of misoprostol should be inserted?

The recommended dose of misoprostol is 800 mcg (4 200-mcg tablets) inserted vaginally. Study results have demonstrated that vaginal administration is more effective than oral use of misoprostol. One dose is about 70% effective, and 2 is about 84% effective.

How does mifepristone stop pregnancy?

Mifepristone blocks your body’s own progesterone, stopping the pregnancy from growing. Then you take the second medicine, misoprostol, either right away or up to 48 hours later. This medicine causes cramping and bleeding to empty your uterus.

When do periods start after abortion?

A woman will usually have her next period 4–8 weeks after having an abortion. The abortion empties the uterus, so restarts the menstrual cycle. The start date of a woman’s next period will depend on whether she is using birth control and, if so, which type.

Do I have to wait 24 hours to take misoprostol?

Research most strongly supports using misoprostol between 24-48 hours after the Mifepristone.

Can I take misoprostol orally 12 hours after mifepristone?

Women receiving mifepristone and vaginal misoprostol for abortion can have the flexibility to administer the misoprostol as soon as 6 hours after using the mifepristone.

What are signs of an incomplete abortion?

Signs of an Incomplete Abortion
  • Moderate to severe vaginal bleeding (saturating more than one pad an hour)
  • Lower abdominal and/or pain.
  • Pain in the back, buttocks, genitalia, and perineum.
  • Passing blood clots.
  • A fever
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