Medabon 200mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition
Mifepristone (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Medabon 200mg Tablet is an anti-progestational steroid class of drug used for medical termination of pregnancy.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Medabon 200mg Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicine to attain the maximum benefit. It should be taken with food or as your doctor's advice. It should be taken orally by swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. If you experience vomiting within 45 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet. The medicine may take 24- 48 hours to show its action and you experience bleeding.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Medabon 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food..Take it orally by swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
How it works
Medabon 200mg Tablet 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..Medabon 200mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
Medabon 200mg Tablet helps in medical termination of pregnancy. Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages if incomplete may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness. It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy. Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period. Vaginal bleeding may or may not occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
Frequently asked questions
What is Medabon 200mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Medabon 200mg Tablet contains the medicine Mifepristone. It is prescribed to medically terminate a pregnancy. This medicine works by blocking progesterone, a hormone essential for sustaining a pregnancy. It can only be used to terminate a pregnancy that is not more than 63 days old from the first day of your last menstrual period.
How and in what dose should I use Medabon 200mg Tablet?
Medabon 200mg Tablet can be taken orally with a glass of water. It must be administered under the supervision of a doctor.
What should I expect after taking Medabon 200mg Tablet?
You may experience vaginal bleeding or spotting after taking this medication. After 48 hours, your doctor will examine you and may prescribe another medicine (Misoprostol) to complete the termination of pregnancy. After 14 days of taking Medabon 200mg Tablet, your gynaecologist might perform blood tests or an ultrasound to confirm whether the pregnancy has been terminated.
Can Medabon 200mg Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?
Studies have shown that this medication does not impair fertility. Your future chances of getting pregnant are no different than those who have not taken the medication.
What are the common side effects of taking Medabon 200mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of using Medabon 200mg Tablet include vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramps. Other possible side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience heavy vaginal bleeding or any other side effects that are concerning to you, please consult your gynaecologist.
