De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, which is used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy). This medicine blocks the action of progesterone, a female hormone required to maintain pregnancy and induce contractions in the uterus, which further helps in abortion.
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet
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De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, which is used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy). This medicine blocks the action of progesterone, a female hormone required to maintain pregnancy and induce contractions in the uterus, which further helps in abortion.
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, which is used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy). This medicine blocks the action of progesterone, a female hormone required to maintain pregnancy and induce contractions in the uterus, which further helps in abortion.
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet should be taken with food or as per your doctor’s advice. You must start with a dose of Mifepristone. It should be taken orally, by swallowing the tablets whole with a glass of water. If you experience vomiting within 30 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet. The medicine may take 24- 48 hours to show its action and you might experience spotting or bleeding. After a period of 36-48 hours, you have to take Misoprostol tablet, either orally or vaginally. You are suggested to have proper rest after this dose intake as it may cause severe stomach pain or vaginal bleeding thus leading to abortion.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should inform your doctor immediately include heavy vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had an ectopic pregnancy, or you are breastfeeding or using an intrauterine device. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid strenuous activity like heavy exercise, running and driving while abortion as it can affect the bleeding. Your doctor may perform an ultrasound or pelvic examination to check for abortion completion.
03Uses
Medical abortion
04How To 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. De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mifepristone and Misoprostol, which causes abortion. Mifepristone blocks the effects of progesterone, a natural female hormone that 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. Misoprostol increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take De Want Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Medical abortion
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is used to cause an abortion during the early part of a pregnancy. It is used up to week 10 of pregnancy (up to 70 days after the first day of your last menstrual period). This medicine effectively blocks the natural female hormone, called progesterone, that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. Please use it only as advised by the doctor.
08Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach cramp
Uterine contractions
Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:UNSAFE
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
De Want 200mg/200mg Tablet helps terminate a pregnancy.
Use caution 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.
For pregnancy termination:Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.Take Misoprostol 36 – 48 hours after taking Mifepristone.Rest for at least 3 hours after taking the Misoprostol.Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.Vaginal bleeding lasting for approximately 12 days may occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
Take Misoprostol 36 – 48 hours after taking Mifepristone.
Rest for at least 3 hours after taking the Misoprostol.
Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.
Vaginal bleeding lasting for approximately 12 days may occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
