Abotril 50mg Injection is not a self-administered medicine and is given as an injection or infusion at hospital setting by the doctor. Your doctor is the best person to decide how much to given or for how much time. Hence, follow the doctor advice while being on treatment with this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and slow heart rate. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you have ever had uterine or cervix surgery. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before going for abortion.

Uses of Abotril Injection

Medical abortion

Benefits of Abotril Injection

In Medical abortion

Abotril 50mg Injection is used for medical termination of pregnancy in the second trimester. This medicine should be used only under medical supervision. However, it is banned for sale owing to its serious after effects like profuse bleeding that may lead to death.

Side effects of Abotril Injection

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 Abotril

Vomiting
Headache
Slow heart rate
Increased heart rate
Nausea

How to use Abotril Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Abotril Injection works

Abotril 50mg Injection causes mechanical stimulation of the uterus. Extensive detachment of the membranes can stimulate the uterus and precipitate the abortion.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abotril 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Abotril 50mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Abotril 50mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Abotril 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Abotril 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Abotril 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Abotril Injection?

If you miss a dose of Abotril 50mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Abotril 50mg Injection is used for medical termination of pregnancy.
Use with caution in women who have undergone previous surgery on the uterus or cervix.
In order to minimize the effect of nausea after taking Abotril 50mg Injection, consult your doctor who might prescribe you anti-nausea medicines.
Abortion is mentally and physically stressful. Take adequate rest, meditate, eat foods that will give you energy, and drink plenty of water to help you recover sooner.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Acridines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Uterotonics & Abortificients

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References

Gupta S, Sachdeva L, Gupta R. Ethacridine lactate -- a safe and effective drug for termination of pregnancy. Indian J Matern Child Health. 1993;4(2):59-61. [Accessed 29 Dec. 2025]. Available from: