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My period is 10 days late, and my pregnancy test came back positive. Can I take Unwanted Tablet to terminate the pregnancy?

Asked by Female, 19 · 14 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

9 days ago

If your period is 10 days late and your pregnancy test is positive, do not take Unwanted Tablet on your own. Unwanted Tablet contains mifepristone, which is used for medical termination of an early pregnancy (up to 70 days or 10 weeks of gestation), but it must be taken under the guidance of a qualified doctor and in combination with another medicine called misoprostol. Before treatment, your doctor will confirm the pregnancy, determine how far along it is, and rule out an ectopic pregnancy (a fertilised egg that implants outside the womb), which can be life-threatening. Taking this medicine without proper medical supervision may lead to incomplete abortion, heavy bleeding, infection, or other serious complications. If you do not wish to continue the pregnancy, consult a gynaecologist as soon as possible to discuss the safest and most appropriate options.

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Doctor, my wife’s period date was on the 24th, but it’s now been a week late. She sometimes has irregular cycles. Should she take the Unwanted tablet (Mifepristone 200 mg)?

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