Mefnil
Mefnil Products are primarily used for
Medical abortion
About Mefnil Products
Mefnil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Mefnil are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, Chills.
Severe
Side Effects of Mefnil are Pelvic inflammatory disease, Endometritis, Tachycardia, Back pain, Uterine rupture, Fainting.
How Mefnil Products work
Mifepristone blocks the effects of progesterone, a natural female hormone which is needed for the pregnancy to sustain. Without this hormone, the lining of the uterus (womb) breaks down as it does during a menstrual period and stops the growth of the pregnancy.
Patient Concerns about Mefnil Products
Frequently asked questions about Mefnil Products
Frequently asked questions about Mifepristone
Q. What is Mefnil 200mg Tablet and what it is used for?
Mefnil 200mg 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.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Mefnil 200mg Tablet?
Mefnil 200mg Tablet can be taken orally with a glass of water. It should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.
Q. What should I expect after taking Mefnil 200mg Tablet?
You may or may not experience vaginal bleeding or spotting after taking this medicine. After 48 hours of taking Mefnil 200mg Tablet, your doctor shall examine you and may prescribe you another medicine (Misoprostol) for complete termination of pregnancy. After 14 days of taking Mefnil 200mg Tablet, your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether the pregnancy has been terminated or not.
Q. Can Mefnil 200mg 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.
Q. What are the common side effects of taking Mefnil 200mg Tablet?
Vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping are the most common side effects of using Mefnil 200mg 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.