Is Misoprostol Better Absorbed Vaginally?

Posted on Tue, 29 Mar 2016

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Question : Hello doctor, I have take mefipristone last night after having food..didn't show any symptoms till now..confused..what to do??

Thanks doc...our gynaecologist prescribed to take misopristol orally..but few website showing that it need to be taken vaginally..what is best route?? I have been given unwanted kit of mankind pharma

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take the kit as scheduled.

Detailed Answer:
hellos and welcome to HCM. thanks for writing in to us. Abortion process starts 6-8 hours after taking last dose of Misoprostol . take the course as scheduled. there is no need to worry. regards Dr Manisha Jain.

Brief Answer:
vaginally

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again. Misoprostol is better absorbed vaginally. Lie down in sane position after inserting it. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar