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Essential safety information — please read before taking any step

Abortion pills do not end an ectopic pregnancy. If the pregnancy is outside the uterus, misoprostol will not treat it, and the resulting internal bleeding can be fatal. What makes this especially dangerous is that its symptoms closely resemble the effects expected after taking the medication — you may believe everything is proceeding normally while you actually need urgent care. For this reason, the location of the pregnancy must be confirmed by ultrasound before use. Suspect an ectopic pregnancy if you experience: sharp, persistent pain on one side of the lower abdomen, shoulder-tip pain, or dizziness and fainting.

The medication must not be used in these cases:

• Pregnancy beyond 9 weeks — our maximum limit
• An intrauterine device (IUD) in place — it must be removed first
• Known allergy to misoprostol or prostaglandins
• Blood-clotting disorders, or use of blood-thinning medication
• Adrenal insufficiency, or long-term corticosteroid use
• Suspected ectopic pregnancy

Blood type: If your blood type is Rh-negative (Rh−), you may need an Anti-D injection within 72 hours. Tell the doctor your blood type.

This information is for awareness only and is not a substitute for a direct medical examination.