Category | WHO guidelines for MA use up to 63 days | Indian Handbook on Medical Methods of Abortion (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, 2016) | Instruction inserts from three MA combination pack kits (Unwanted, MM kit, and TermiPill brands) |
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Timing of mifepristone and misoprostol | Day 1: mifepristone 1–2 days later (24–48 h) misoprostol | Day 1: mifepristone Day 3: misoprostol | Day 1: mifepristone 1–3 days later misoprostol |
Dose of mifepristone | 200 mg | 200 mg | 200 mg |
Route of mifepristone administration | Oral | Oral | Oral |
Dose of misoprostol | 400 mcg (2 pills) if taken orally up to 7 weeks 800 mcg (4 pills) if up to 9 weeks taken vaginally, buccally, or sublingually | 400 mcg (2 pills) at same time | 800 mcg (4 pills) at same time |
Route of misoprostol administration | Up to 7 weeks: Vaginal, buccal, sublingual or oral Up to 9 weeks: Vaginal, buccal, or sublingual | Sublingual: most recommended Buccal: recommended Vaginal: recommended Oral least recommended but still OK | Vaginal |