What does the mifegyne pill do?
Mifegyne tablets contain mifepristone which is an anti-hormone that acts by blocking the effects of progesterone, a hormone which is needed for pregnancy to continue. Mifegyne can therefore cause termination of pregnancy. It can also be used to soften and open the entrance (the cervix) to the womb (uterus).
What happens after taking Mifegyne?
after taking the Mifegyne tablets nothing much will happen for about 12 hours. You may feel unwell, perhaps a little faint or sick during the first few hours. You may suffer from a headache or have a skin rash.
How do you take mifegyne?
2- Softening and dilatation of the cervix uteri prior to surgical termination of pregnancy during the first trimester. Mifepristone is taken as a single 200 mg (1 tablet) oral dose, followed 36 to 48 hours later (but not beyond) by surgical termination of pregnancy.
When should I take mifepristone tablets?
It is used up to 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period. This product contains 2 medications: mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone works by blocking a natural hormone (progesterone) that is needed for the pregnancy to continue.
When should I take Cytotec after mifegyne?
Once you have swallowed the Mifegyne® tablet you will be asked to wait 24 hours then to place four tablets of Cytotec® (misoprostol) inside your mouth.
How long does it take for mifepristone to absorb?
Following oral administration of a single dose of 600 mg, mifepristone is rapidly absorbed, with a peak plasma concentration of 1.98 mg/l occurring approximately 90 minutes after ingestion.
How big is a pack of Mifegyne pills?
Mifegyne is a 200mg tablet. The tablet is light yellow, cylindrical, biconvex, with a diameter of 11 mm with “167 B” engraved on one side. [2] The pack size can be either 1 pill, 3 pils, 15 pills, or 30 pills.
When do you take the Mifegyne abortion pill?
Mifegyne comes in pills of 200mg, which is the recommended dose for pregnancy of any gestation under 11 weeks. It should be swallowed orally. After waiting 24-48 hours after using Mifegyne, it should be followed with a prostaglandin medication (such as Misoprostol, Cytotec, Misotrol ). [1], [2]
How long does it take for Mifegyne to work?
Mifegyne blocks the effects of progesterone, which is a natural hormone that is needed for the pregnancy to grow. This stops the pregnancy from growing, and it prepares the uterus to contract and the cervix to soften and dilate. Typically, it will start working within 24-48 hours of use.
When to take Mifegyne combikit or misoprostol?
1. What Mifegyne Combikit is and what it is used for misoprostol. days after the first day of your last menstrual cycle. which is needed for pregnancy to continue. Misoprostol is a prostaglandin, which is a substance that increases contraction of the womb (uterus) that will help expel the pregnancy.