How many Cytotec does it take to miscarry?
The recommended dose of misoprostol is 800 mcgs (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.
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 Cytotec® (misoprostol) tablets inside your mouth.
How do I use Cytotec for incomplete miscarriage?
Guidelines recommend a single dose of 600 mcg orally or 400 mcg sublingually for incomplete abortions, and 800 mcg vaginally4 or 600 mcg sublingually for missed abortions.
Which medicine is best for incomplete abortion?
Misoprostol is an effective, safe, and acceptable method for treating incomplete abortion. It can be successfully used as first-line treatment by nurse–midwives.
How do you take mifegyne pills?
– Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water – If you vomit within 45 minutes after taking the mifepristone tablets, talk to your doctor immediately. You will need to take the tablets again. Only limited data is available on the use of Mifegyne in adolescents.
Can Cytotec harm my baby?
Cytotec may endanger pregnancy (may cause abortion) and thereby cause harm to the fetus when administered to a pregnant woman. Cytotec may produce uterine contractions, uterine bleeding, and expulsion of the products of conception.
Which antibiotic is good after abortion?
Doxycycline, Azithromycin and Flagyl are antibiotics to help prevent infections. Take this medication exactly as written on your prescription bottle. Methergine/Ergotamine help to shrink the uterus to its normal size. Take one tablet every 8 hours.
How do you insert Cytotec tablets?
The most ideal place is to push the tablets behind the cervix at the top of the vagina. As long as you push them as high in the vagina as you can, they will work. Some women will place all 4 tablets at once.