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Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Medical termination of pregnancy
Age: Adult
Dose: Tablet – 200 mg
Frequency: Single oral dose
Duration: Day 1
Note: Administration should be under the supervision of a qualified medical professional in a clinic, medical office, or hospital
Indication: Medical termination of pregnancy
Age: Adult
Dose: Tablet – 800 micrograms (4 tablets of 200 micrograms)
Frequency: Buccally (placed on each side of cheek and gum)
Duration: 24-48 hours after ingesting Mifepristone tablet
Note: Patient should wait for 30 minutes after placement; may need medication for cramps or gestational symptoms; patient should be given a phone number for questions

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Termination of pregnancy
Age: 17 and younger
Dose: Tablet – 200 mg
Frequency: Single dose
Note: Day 1; by mouth (oral) (mifepristone)
Indication: Termination of pregnancy
Age: 17 and younger
Dose: Tablet – 800 mcg
Frequency: Single dose
Note: 24 to 48 hours later; buccal (misoprostol)
Administration
  • Take as directed by healthcare provider
  • Follow exact timing
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Aspirin, NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac)
Decreased efficacy
Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone)
Decreased efficacy, monitor patients during co-admin and for several days afterwards

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Ectopic Pregnancy
Risk of life-threatening complications
Chronic Adrenal Failure
Risk of hormonal imbalance

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.

Data Sources

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