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Each film coated tablet contains
Composition
Mifepristone.....................................................................200
mg
Excipients........
....................................................................q.s.
Indications
Mifebort is indicated for the medical termination of intrauterine
pregnancy through 49 days pregnancy. For purposes of this
treatment, pregnancy is dated from the first day of the last
menstrual period in a presumed 28 day cycle with ovulation
occurring at mid-cycle. Any intrauterine device [IUD] should be
removed before treatment with Mifebort begins. Patients taking
Mifebort must take 400 mg of Misobort two days after taking
mifepristone unless a complete abortion has already been confirmed
before that time (see Dosage And Administration). Pregnancy
termination by surgery is recommended in cases when Mifebort and
Misobort fail to cause termination of intrauterine pregnancy.
Description
Mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone needed to maintain
the pregnancy. Because this hormone is blocked, the uterine lining
begins to shed, the cervix begins to soften and bleeding may
occur. With the later addition of the second medication,
misoprostol, the uterus contracts and the pregnancy is usually
expelled within 6 to 8 hours.
Because the woman decides when to take the second medication
within the time frame of 24 to 72 hours after the first
medication, she has some control over when she experiences the
miscarriage and its side effects. Some women choose the Abortion
Pill because of the privacy it offers. Some women feel empowered
by taking an active role in the process.
Mifepristone effect on reproductive system
Side Effects
Most of the side effects when using this early abortion option are
caused by the second medication, misoprostol. Side-effects may
include heavy bleeding, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and
heavy cramping.
Dosage
Treatment with Mifebort and Misobort for the termination of
pregnancy requires three office visits by the patient. Mifebort
may be administered only in a clinic, medical office, or hospital,
by or under the supervision of a gynecologist, able to assess the
gestational age of an embryo and to diagnose ectopic pregnancies.
Gynecologist must also be able to provide surgical intervention in
cases of incomplete abortion or severe bleeding, if necessary.
Mifebort. Unless abortion has occurred and has been confirmed by
clinical examination or ultrasonographic scan, the patient takes
two 200 mg tablets (400 mg) of Misobort orally.
Presentations
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