Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT MIFEGEST KIT
MIFEGEST KIT is a combination of Mifepristone and Misoprostol that belongs to the group of medicines Anti-progestational steroids and Synthetic prostaglandin. It is used for the medical termination of the pregnancy no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
Before taking MIFEGEST KIT, inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, suffer from an illness that may affect the clotting of your blood, anaemia or malnourished.
MIFEGEST KIT is contraindicated if your pregnancy has not been confirmed, if the first day of your last period was more than 63 days ago, or if your doctor suspects an ectopic pregnancy, have hereditary porphyria, suffer from chronic adrenal failure.
Failure of pregnancy termination (continuing pregnancy) after taking MIFEGEST KIT after the first medicine (mifepristone) leads to increased risk of birth defects like facial paralysis, head, and limb malformations. Consult your doctor before taking it.
MIFEGEST KIT may pass into breast milk, hence stop breastfeeding once you have used the management. Consult your doctor before taking it. MIFEGEST KIT should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as it may lead to incomplete abortion. Avoid grapefruit juice when you are managed with MIFEGEST KIT.
The common side effects of MIFEGEST KIT are uterine contractions, lower abdominal cramps, heavy bleeding, gastrointestinal cramping, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea. If any of these side effect get worsen, contact your doctor for advice.
USES OF MIFEGEST KIT
- It is used for medical termination of pregnancy no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period
HOW MIFEGEST KIT WORKS
MIFEGEST KIT contains Mifepristone blocks the action of the progesterone hormone required in women to continue the pregnancy. Misoprostol increases the uterus contraction and dilates the cervix, that results in expelling the pregnancy. Thus, the combination of Mifepristone and Misoprostol causes termination of pregnancy.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take MIFEGEST KIT as advised by your physician. Check the label before use. Your doctor will decide the right dose depends on your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MIFEGEST KIT
COMMON
- uterine contractions
- lower abdominal cramps
- heavy bleeding
- nausea, vomiting
- diarrhoea
UNCOMMON
- infection (following abortion)
- hypersensitivity reactions
- skin rashes
RARE
- headache
- malaise (feeling unwell)
- hot flushes
- dizziness
- chills
- fever
- low blood pressure
- hives and skin disorders
- uterine rupture
- fatal toxic shock
Stop taking MIFEGEST KIT and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- severe abdominal pain, fainting, fast heartbeat, fever lasting more than 4 hours
