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What Is The Maximum Dose Of Cytotec?

hi, im 6th weeks pregnant now and want to abort. Tuesday 22/04 at 22:00 i took 1 cytotec vaginal and 1 oral. and repeated with the same dose at 00:00. Nothing happened. I took another 4 cytotec at 07:00 in the morning and again 4 cytotec at 13:00. Still nothing happened. what is the maximum dose of cytotec, because i want to repeat that dose again this friday with interval 3 hours @ 4 cytotec just like some web says. Thanks
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Better to consult the gynecologist for abortion as it cause complication.

Ideal dose is 800 ug vaginally or sublingually (4 tablet of 200 ug)
Some time bleeding may be delayed.
If no sign of bleeding after 72-96 hours
You can take the double dose means maximum 1600 ug vaginally or sublingually.

But you should take cytotec under the supervision of gynecologist.
Slight Bleeding and abdominal cramp may continue for 4-6 days.
Follow up USG is needed to confirm the incomplete abortion.

After using drugs take following advice:
Proper rest
Tablet meftal spas
Healthy diet with adequate vitamin and mineral supplements
Drink lots of drinks
Relaxation and stretching exercise
Take fruits like papaya, orange and pineapple
Maintain pelvic hygiene
Wear pure cotton loose inner wear
Use safer sex practice to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
Also check for foul smelling vaginal discharge for infection, that can be treated by antibiotics.

Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Is The Maximum Dose Of Cytotec?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Better to consult the gynecologist for abortion as it cause complication. Ideal dose is 800 ug vaginally or sublingually (4 tablet of 200 ug) Some time bleeding may be delayed. If no sign of bleeding after 72-96 hours You can take the double dose means maximum 1600 ug vaginally or sublingually. But you should take cytotec under the supervision of gynecologist. Slight Bleeding and abdominal cramp may continue for 4-6 days. Follow up USG is needed to confirm the incomplete abortion. After using drugs take following advice: Proper rest Tablet meftal spas Healthy diet with adequate vitamin and mineral supplements Drink lots of drinks Relaxation and stretching exercise Take fruits like papaya, orange and pineapple Maintain pelvic hygiene Wear pure cotton loose inner wear Use safer sex practice to avoid unwanted pregnancies. Also check for foul smelling vaginal discharge for infection, that can be treated by antibiotics. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar