Mefi 25mg Tablet is an anti-progestational steroid class of drug used for medical termination of pregnancy. It works by blocking the action of progesterone, an essential hormone for the development of pregnancy.

Mefi 25mg Tablet is an anti-chemical that blocks the effects of a chemical that is needed for the pregnancy to continue and causes pregnancy termination

Uses of Mefi Tablet

Medical abortion

Benefits of Mefi Tablet

In Medical abortion

Mefi 25mg Tablet is used to cause an abortion during the early part of a pregnancy. It is used up to week 10 of pregnancy (up to 70 days after the first day of your last menstrual period). This medicine effectively blocks the natural female hormone, called progesterone, that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. Please use it only as advised by the doctor.

Side effects of Mefi Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mefi

Nausea
Vomiting
Uterine cramps
Diarrhea
Infection following abortion
Uterine bleeding

How to use Mefi Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mefi 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mefi 25mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Mefi 25mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mefi 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mefi 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mefi 25mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mefi 25mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Mefi 25mg Tablet helps in medical termination of pregnancy.
If you vomit within 45 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately. You will need to take another tablet.
Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.
Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
Vaginal bleeding may or may not occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Oxosteroid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Anti-progesterone

Patient concerns

How to acquire medical abortion?

Dr. Asmita Kaundal

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

plz visit a gyanec in person and get an ultrasound done. abortificients are only prescribed after ultrasound by a registered partitioner in person to avoif its misuse

I did medical abortion yesterday I had heavy bleeding and clots . What if the abortion does not take place completely ?

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

In that case you will tend to keep bleeding. Any bleeding for more than 7days must be evaluated

Hi Last month I had an Medical abortion on 26th August. Just wanted to know whether I can have sex with my boyfriend so early. Generaly we use precaution but some time we used Ipill and this time it did not work. Also if you can suggest me some pills like Saheli. I have never used Saheli but had heard lot of time through my friends. So just wanted to make sure of it.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Try using loette tablets starting from 2nd day of your periods for 21 days.start next pack from 2nd day of next period.Whereas as sec is concerned please use contraceptives like condoms or pills. I pill is not fail proof and should be used only in emergency cases like once a year or so.

My mensuration cycle was on 19 may but not had after pregnancy test its positive but I don't want to have this baby as my baby is just 14 months old Please suggest me medicine name

Dr. Jyotsna Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No abortion medicine can be advised online as these medicines needs to be taken under medical supervision as these can have side effects. It is advised that you should visit a gynaecologist so that you can have safe abortion under a medical advise.

FAQs

What is Mefi 25mg Tablet and what it is used for?

Mefi 25mg Tablet contains a medicine called Mifepristone. It helps in medical termination of the pregnancy. It works by blocking the effect of progesterone (a female sex hormone) which is required for maintenance of pregnancy. It is only used to terminate a pregnancy which should not be more than 63 days old, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period.

How and in what dose should I use Mefi 25mg Tablet?

Mefi 25mg Tablet can be taken orally with a glass of water. It should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.

What should I expect after taking Mefi 25mg Tablet?

You may or may not experience vaginal bleeding or spotting after taking this medicine. After 48 hours of taking Mefi 25mg Tablet, your doctor shall examine you and may prescribe you another medicine (Misoprostol) for complete termination of pregnancy. After 14 days of taking Mefi 25mg Tablet, your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether the pregnancy has been terminated or not.

Can Mefi 25mg Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?

No, studies have shown that this medicine does not impair the fertility of the women. Your future chances of getting pregnant are as equal as of those who have not taken this medicine.

What are the common side effects of taking Mefi 25mg Tablet?

Vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping are the most common side effects of using Mefi 25mg Tablet. The other common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience a very heavy vaginal bleeding or if any of these side effects bother you please consult with your gynaecologist.

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Mefi 25mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Mefi Tablet

Benefits of Mefi Tablet

In Medical abortion

Side effects of Mefi Tablet

Common side effects of Mefi

How to use Mefi Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

What is Mefi 25mg Tablet and what it is used for?

How and in what dose should I use Mefi 25mg Tablet?

What should I expect after taking Mefi 25mg Tablet?

Can Mefi 25mg Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?

What are the common side effects of taking Mefi 25mg Tablet?

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