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Mifegest Tablet is used in combination with Misoprostol to induce a medical abortion. It is primarily used to end an early pregnancy (lasting up to 70 days or less than this) or an unwanted pregnancy with medication help. It contains Mifepristone, which works by blocking the effect of progesterone (female hormone), needed to sustain a pregnancy. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as nausea, uterine cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, infection following abortion, dizziness, and uterine bleeding. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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Side effects of Mifegest Tablet
  • Your doctor may reduce your medication dose gradually if you have too much cortisol, while still managing your condition.
  • Try hot baths, massages, and gentle exercises like water aerobics or tai chi to ease aches and pains.
  • Limit sodium and fatty foods to reduce health risks.
  • Consume foods rich in calcium, like dairy, leafy greens, fortified plant milk, and salmon, to support bone health.
  • Include sources of vitamin D in your meals, such as cod liver oil, egg yolks, fortified milk, and fatty fish like swordfish and salmon.
  • Make time for things you enjoy and set limits to avoid getting too tired.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
  • Consume more protein-rich foods and healthy fats like beans, avocados, cheese, nuts and lean meats to minimize appetite.
  • Prefer foods high in fiber to help feel full for a long time.
  • If you have decreased appetite, eat only when you are hungry.
  • Eat several small meals or snacks all day.
  • Try to take only small sips of fluids while eating.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of " Muscle Pain" caused by medication usage:
  • Report to Your Doctor: Inform your doctor about the muscle pain, as they may need to adjust your medication.
  • Stretch Regularly: Gentle stretching can help relieve muscle pain and stiffness.
  • Stay Hydrated: Adequate water intake supports muscle health by removing harmful substances and maintaining proper muscle function.
  • Warm or Cold Compresses: Apply cold or warm compresses to the affected area to reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Rest and Relaxation: Adequate rest helps alleviate muscle strain, while relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation can soothe muscle tightness, calm the mind, and promote relief from discomfort.
  • Gentle Exercise: Participate in low-impact activities, such as yoga or short walks, to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and alleviate discomfort.
  • Consult a physician: If your symptoms don't improve or get worse, go to the doctor for help and guidance.

Health Queries

I took a Mifegest tablet for an abortion a week ago, but my bleeding has not stopped and I am now experiencing abdominal pain. What medicine should I take to stop the bleeding and relieve the pain?

Veda Maddala

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Please do not take any self-prescribed medicine to stop the bleeding or pain. Ongoing bleeding and abdominal pain a week after taking Mifegest can indicate an incomplete abortion, retained tissue, or an infection. You must consult your gynecologist immediately for an ultrasound and evaluation to ensure your safety. Self-medicating at this stage can be dangerous. If you experience extremely heavy bleeding (soaking through two pads per hour for two consecutive hours), fever, or severe, worsening pain, please seek emergency medical care right away. Your doctor will prescribe the correct, safe treatment based on your examination.

What are the side effects of taking Mifegest and Cytolog tablets for an abortion, and will using these medicines affect my ability to conceive again in the future?

Veda Maddala

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Common side effects of Mifegest and Cytolog include strong abdominal cramping, heavy vaginal bleeding with clots, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, temporary fever, chills, and dizziness. These symptoms indicate the medication is working. Regarding your future fertility, using these medicines will not affect your ability to conceive again. A safe, medically supervised abortion does not cause future infertility or pregnancy complications. Your fertility can return as early as 10 to 14 days after the abortion, so it is important to start using contraception immediately if you wish to prevent pregnancy. Please ensure you have a follow-up visit with your gynecologist to confirm the abortion is complete.

Unfortunately, my wife is now pregnant, but the pregnancy is not wanted at this time. Can we get medicine for this?

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

I understand this is a difficult situation. If the pregnancy is not wanted right now, the safest next step is to consult a gynaecologist as soon as possible. The appropriate medicine or treatment depends on how far along the pregnancy is, your wife’s medical history, and local medical and legal regulations. These medicines are controlled prescription medications and are not for sale online or for self-use. Please do not self-medicate or buy abortion pills without medical guidance, as incorrect use can cause heavy bleeding, incomplete abortion, infection, or a missed ectopic pregnancy. A doctor can explain safe and confidential options. If she experiences severe pain, heavy bleeding, dizziness, or fainting, seek urgent medical care immediately.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Mifegest Tablet interacts with corticosteroids (dexamethasone), antifungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin, rifampicin),  anti-epileptic (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus), medicines to treat migraine (ergotamine). So, Mifegest Tablet should not be taken along with these drugs.

Drug-Food Interactions: Please tell your doctor about all the Vitamins, herbs, and supplements you are taking as the Mifegest Tablet may interact with them to produce unpleasant side effects. Also, Mifegest Tablet is known to interact with St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) and grapefruit juice.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Mifegest Tablet should be taken with caution in people with a bleeding problem, confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, heart problem, liver or kidney disease, or vaginal bleeding.

MifepristoneLovastatin
Critical
MifepristoneHydrocortisone
Critical

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MifepristoneLovastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
When Mifegest Tablet is taken with Lovastatin, it can increase the risk of side effects including rhabdomyolysis (a condition that causes your muscles to break down (disintegrate), which leads to muscle death).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lovastatin with Mifegest Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MifepristoneHydrocortisone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
Combining Mifegest Tablet and hydrocortisone can reduce the effects of hydrocortisone.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hydrocortisone with Mifegest Tablet is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
MifepristonePrednisolone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
When Mifegest Tablet is taken with Prednisolone, the effects of Prednisolone might be considerably reduced, which may be less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prednisolone with Mifegest Tablet is not recommended, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
MifepristoneFludrocortisone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
When Fludrocortisone is taken with Mifegest Tablet, it can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mifegest Tablet with Fludrocortisone is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
MifepristoneTicagrelor
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
Co-administration of Mifegest Tablet with Ticagrelor can increase the risk of vaginal bleeding in women.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ticagrelor with Mifegest Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms like heavy period bleed for more than 7 days, weakness, tiredness, shortness of breath or paleness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MifepristoneFentanyl
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
Taking fentanyl and Mifegest Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of fentanyl, which may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Mifegest Tablet and fentanyl, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
MifepristoneLepirudin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
Co-administration of Lepirudin with Mifegest Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like vaginal bleeding in women.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mifegest Tablet with Lepirudin is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience excessive, prolonged vaginal bleeding, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MifepristoneDefibrotide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
Co-administration of Mifegest Tablet with Defibrotide can increase the risk and severity of vaginal bleeding in women.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mifegest Tablet with Defibrotide is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience excessive, prolonged vaginal bleeding, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MifepristoneFluticasone furoate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
Using Fluticasone furoate with Mifegest Tablet can reduce the effect of fluticasone furoate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluticasone furoate with Mifegest Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MifepristoneBeclometasone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mifegest Tablet:
Co-administration of Beclomethasone dipropionate with Mifegest Tablet may make it less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Beclomethasone with Mifegest Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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MIFEPRISTONE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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MIFEPRISTONE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Grapefruit juice may increase the effects of Mifegest Tablet. Avoid consumption of grape juice while taking Mifegest Tablet. However, if you experience headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, cramping, diarrhea, swelling, and high blood pressure, consult the doctor.

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