Fibristone Benefits & Uses

Fibristone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Abortion

Fibristone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: 24 to 48 hrs after 1st dose patient should place two 200 mcg misoprostol tablets in each cheek pouch and swallow it after 30min

Fibristone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fibristone is used -

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Angioedema

Moderate

Peripheral Edema
Hypertension
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Pelvic Pain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Uterine Cramps
Uterine Bleeding

Fibristone Related Warnings

Is the use of Fibristone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Fibristone. If you are pregnant, do not take Fibristone without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Fibristone safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Fibristone. If you see any side effects, stop taking Fibristone immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Fibristone again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fibristone on the Kidneys?

Fibristone rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Fibristone on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Fibristone. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fibristone on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Fibristone on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fibristone with Other Drugs

Fibristone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Omeprazole

Amoxicillin

Methylprednisolone

Hydrocortisone

Dexamethasone

Triamcinolone

Moderate

Amlodipine

Atorvastatin

Metamizole

Nimesulide

Mild

Amitriptyline

Fibristone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fibristone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Anemia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Fibristone

Is this Fibristone habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Fibristone.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Fibristone can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Fibristone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Fibristone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Fibristone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fibristone

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Fibristone with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Fibristone

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fibristone with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 858-859

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 319-320

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mifeprex® (mifepristone)