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Method Overview

What is abortion with pills? 

There are two options for medical abortion, both are effective. These are a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, or misoprostol alone. For first-trimester medical abortion is effective both, misoprostol alone (87%), and in combination with mifepristone (96%)* 

The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, or misoprostol alone are also effective and safe solutions for miscarriage management including incomplete miscarriage.

Mifepristone is a medication that blocks the flow of progesterone, a hormone needed to support pregnancy. This is not available in all countries.

Misoprostol is another medication that causes the uterus to contract. This helps to expel the contents of the uterus.

Medication abortion is a suitable alternative to surgical abortion for the majority of women, especially early in pregnancy. However, if the pregnancy has progressed beyond 10 weeks, it is recommended to seek guidance from a healthcare facility to administer the pills.

Who can use the abortion pills?

Is it important to establish the duration of pregnancy because if it has progressed beyond 10 weeks , it is recommended to seek guidance from a healthcare provider.  This can be calculated by the number of days since the last normal menstrual period, or using an online pregnancy calculator such as the one provided by safe2choose.org.

Product Line – MisoMife-Fem Combo &  Miso-Fem 

MisoMife-Fem Combo 

MisoMife-Fem Combo is a combipack containing 1 tablet of Mifepristone 200 mg and 4 tablets of Misoprostol 200 mcg (total-800 mcg). 

Mifepristone 200 mg (1 tablet) is a medication that blocks the flow of progesterone, a hormone needed to support pregnancy.  Misoprostol 800 mcg (4 tablets) is another medication that causes the uterus to contract. This helps to expel the contents of the uterus. Together, these medications work to effciently end a pregnancy.

Medical abortion is a suitable alternative to surgical abortion for the majority of women, especially early in pregnancy. However, if the pregnancy has progressed beyond 10 weeks, it is recommended to seek guidance from a healthcare facility to administer the pills

MISO-FEM

Miso-Fem (200 mcg of misoprostol) is a synthetic prostaglandin analogue used in the management of obstetric and gynecological conditions. Misoprostol induces uterine contractions, facilitating the expulsion of uterine contents. 

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How to take MisoMife-Fem Combo?

1

Find out the starting day of your last normal period. This will help you determine how many weeks pregnant you are. If you don’t remember the exact date, you can make your best guess. Think about any special events, holidays, or important things that were happening around the time you had your period.

2

Identify the duration of your pregnancy in weeks, as it will influence the usage of abortion pills. You have several options to calculate this: utilize a reliable online pregnancy calculator (such as the one provided by safe2choose.org). Alternatively, you can manually count the number of weeks between the initial day of your last normal menstrual period and the current date on a calendar.

3

Using MIFEPRISTONE and MISOPROSTOL:

Step 01:

After counseling, swallow a mifepristone tablet with water.

Step 02:

After 24-36 hours, administer 4 tablets of 200 mcg misoprostol (800 mcg total)

CHOOSE A MODE OF ADMINISTRATION:

For more information on how to take MisoMife-Fem Combo :

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MisoMife-Fem® Combo Patient Guide

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How to take Miso-Fem?

1

Find out the starting day of your last normal period. This will help you determine how many weeks pregnant you are. If you don’t remember the exact date, you can make your best guess. Think about any special events, holidays, or important things that were happening around the time you had your period.

2

Identify the duration of your pregnancy in weeks, as it will influence the usage of abortion pills. You have several options to calculate this: utilize a reliable online pregnancy calculator (such as the one provided by safe2choose.org). Alternatively, you can manually count the number of weeks between the initial day of your last normal menstrual period and the current date on a calendar.

3

Using MISOPROSTOL

BEGIN:

After counseling, administer 4 tablets of 200 mcg misoprostol (800 mcg total)

CHOOSE A MODE OF ADMINISTRATION:

For more information on how to take Miso-Fem:

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Miso-Fem® Patient Guide

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*Chen, Melissa J. MD, MPH; Creinin, Mitchell D. MD. Mifepristone With Buccal Misoprostol for Medical Abortion: A Systematic Review. Obstetrics & Gynecology 126(1):p 12-21, July 2015′

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