Mifepristone & Misoprostol

Mifepristone and misoprostol are the two medicines most commonly used together for a medication abortion, sent to you as one combined kit.

Mifepristone is taken first and blocks the hormones needed to sustain the pregnancy. After 24 hours, misoprostol is taken, which relaxes and opens the cervix and causes contractions in the uterus, helping to expel the pregnancy from the body. The process can take up to 2 weeks or even until your next menstruation to be completed, but most women return to their daily routines after 1-2 days.

We strongly advise you to hold the misoprostol under your tongue to ensure no remains can be found in your system.

In the event you need to seek medical attention, misoprostol will not show up on any blood tests and therefore there is no way to prove you have tried to terminate your pregnancy.

A medical abortion done in the first trimester is proven to be 98% effective and is considered safer than regular childbirth or using over the counter medicines such as ibuprofen and high-dosage aspirin.

Both medicines are listed on the WHO's Core Model List of Essential Medicines.

Please read more comprehensive instructions and information on how to use the abortion pills in our frequently asked questions page.