2022-06-01 07-37-03

120 Hours or 5 Days: Emergency Contraception Manila/ Emergency Contraception Philippines is an effective emergency contraceptive pill that prevents a high percentage rate of pregnancies when used within a few days after coitus.

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What is Mifepristone 10mg Emergency Contraception Manila, Philippines?

Mifepristone prevents 92%–100% of pregnancies with an acceptable side-effect within 120 hours or 5 days of unprotected intercourse. Both levonorgestrel and mifepristone are effective for emergency contraception and prevent a high percentage of pregnancies when used within a few days after coitus. Mifepristone is associated with later return of menses compared to levonorgestrel.

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When should someone use Mifepristone 10mg Emergency Contraception Manila, Philippines?

Someone can use Mifepristone 10mg if they have had unprotected sex within the last 120 hours (5 days), and they do not want to become pregnant.

This can be used as a backup or emergency method to birth control if, for example:

• • • • • • • Their birth control method was used incorrectly or failed (their partner’s condom broke or slipped).
            • They made a mistake with their regular method.
            • They did not use any birth control method.

                                                      

                                   What are the side effects of taking Mifepristone 10mg?

                                                                                      These are the most common side effects of Mifepristone 10mg:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Earlier or later period
                     2. Heavier or lighter
                     3. Nausea
                     4. Cramping
                     5. Vomiting
                     6. Spotting
                     7. Breast tenderness
                     8. Light headache

                                                                                           We recommend taking a pregnancy test after 3 to 4 weeks delay of your expected period.

 

What Mifepristone 10mg Emergency Contraception Manila, Philippines is NOT:

• • • • • • • It is NOT an abortion pill
            • It won’t work if you are already pregnant
            • It won’t affect an existing pregnancy
            • It won’t protect you against HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
            • It should not be used as regular birth control because it’s not as effective

Proper Use

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

For patients using emergency contraception Philippines tablets:

• This medicine is given only by your doctor. You will not be allowed to take it at home. The entire treatment requires three visits to your doctor.
• At the first visit, you will be given one mifepristone tablet. Two days later at the second visit, you will be given four tablets of another medicine called misoprostol. Two weeks later at the third visit, your doctor will check to make sure you are no longer pregnant. This may include an ultrasound exam (sonogram).
• This medicine will cause you to bleed and have cramps for about 2 to 4 weeks. Call your doctor if you have little or no vaginal bleeding after receiving the medicine.
• It is sometimes necessary to have a surgical abortion to completely end the pregnancy. You may also need to have surgery if there is any tissue left in your uterus after treatment with mifepristone.
• Tell your doctor if you are using an intrauterine device (IUD). It must be removed first before using this medicine.

Dosing

The dose of this emergency contraception Philipipnes will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For termination of pregnancy (70 days or less) taken together with misoprostol:
    • Adults—200 milligrams (mg) as a single dose on Day 1. This is followed 2 days later by 800 micrograms (mcg) (four-200 mcg tablets) of misoprostol as a single dose placed in the cheeks.
    • Children—Use is not recommended.
  • For treatment of hyperglycemia in patients with Cushing’s syndrome:
    • Adults—At first, 300 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 1200 mg per day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

 

FDA-Approved Regimen (2016)

Mifepristone is an emergency contraception Philippines approved, in a regimen with misoprostol, to end a pregnancy through 70 days gestation (70 days or less since the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period). The approved mifepristone dosing regimen is:

• On Day One: 200 mg of Mifeprex taken by mouth
• 24 to 48 hours after taking Mifeprex: 800 mcg of misoprostol taken buccally (in the cheek pouch), at a location appropriate for the patient
• About seven to fourteen days after taking Mifeprex: follow-up with the healthcare provider.

To learn more, including new information added on Dec. 16, 2021, please see Mifeprex (mifepristone) Questions and Answers.