Mefipil

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Mefipil Information

Mefipil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Abortion. Mefipil also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Mefipil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Mefipil are Uterine Cramps, Uterine Bleeding. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mefipil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Mefipil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mefipil is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Mefipil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Mefipil can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mefipil in conditions like Bleeding, Porphyria, Diabetes. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mefipil contraindications section.

Besides this, Mefipil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Mefipil is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.


Mefipil Benefits & Uses

Mefipil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Abortion

Mefipil 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

Mefipil Side Effects

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

  • Uterine Cramps
  • Uterine Bleeding

Mefipil Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Mefipil safe for pregnant women?


    Mefipil has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mefipil without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Mefipil safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Mefipil on the Kidneys?


    Mefipil rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mefipil on the Liver?


    Mefipil may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Mefipil on the Heart?


    Mefipil is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Mefipil with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild


Mefipil Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Mefipil

  • Is this Mefipil habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Mefipil.

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


    After taking Mefipil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Mefipil should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    Mefipil is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Mefipil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Mefipil


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

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Mefipil


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mefipil.

    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)

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)


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