How To Use Unwanted Kit For Abortion?

Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 2016

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Sat, 13 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : How to use unwanted kit for aborting 5 weeks of pregnancy and whether I should use misoprostal vaginally or orally and what is the right time to take misoprostal after taking mifepristone .

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take medications as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

You should take 4 tablets of misoprostal 48 hours after 1 tablet of Mifepristone.
Misoprostal can be taken orally or vaginally.

It is advisable to take this medication and guidance and supervision of a registered medical practitioner.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.

Regards
Dr Deepti XXXXXXX
OBGYN specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)

But maam the instructions in the kit is contradicting where it says to take mifeprisTone first and after that 1-3 days later misoprostal 4 tablets with 200mg each orally or vaginally. what would be appropriate as I have already taken mifeprisTone.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Same instructions

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have written the same thing that mifepristone should be taken first.
And misoprostol tablets should be taken 48 hours after mifepristone.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Sorry for misunderstanding , I just wanted to ask if I can take it earlier than 48 hours may be after 12 or 24 hours ? Will it be effective ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Misoprostol most effective 48 hours after mifepristone

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Misoprostol is best effective if taken48 hours after mifepristone.
That is why it is prescribed in this way.
I will suggest you to wait for48 hours after mifepristone.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D