Abortion Drugs

Lower Dose Of Mifepristone Effective When Used With Misoprostol

Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 4th, 2001

A 100-milligram dose of mifepristone may be an effective alternative to larger doses of the drug when used with misoprostol for early pregnancy termination, according to the results of a recent study.

Previously, dosages of mifepristone given to women have ranged from 200 to 600 milligrams. Sold under the name Mifeprex, mifepristone was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States. The drug is commonly known in Europe as RU-486, or the abortion pill. It is part of a regimen prescribed by doctors in many countries that includes misoprostol, an ulcer drug.

"The long-term benefit of the study shows that a lower...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2001-10-04)

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