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Contrapill 200mg Tablet

Name: Contrapill 200mg Tablet
SKU: strip of 1 Tablet
Price: 386 INR
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by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt CompositionMifepristone (200mg)

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Introduction to Contrapill 200mg Tablet

It is an anti-progestational steroid class medicine that is used for the medical termination of early pregnancy or unwanted Pregnancy (lasting up to 70 days or less).

Safety Advice for Contrapill 200mg Tablet

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Contrapill 200mg Tablet.

It is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctors advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

It is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Avoid this medicine, It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy.

No limited information in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

No limited information in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Contrapill 200mg Tablet works

Mifepristone is a class of Progestin antagonists that work by blocking the effect of progesterone, a natural female hormone needed for the pregnancy to be sustained. without this hormone, the lining of the uterus breaks down as it does every month during the menstrual cycle, and the growth of pregnancy stops.

How To Use Contrapill 200mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as your doctor advised.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Special Precautions About Contrapill 200mg Tablet

If you have any allergy with mifepristone, inform your doctor.
If you have Ectopic Pregnancy, Inform your doctor.
If you are taking another medicine, inform your doctor.

Benefits Of Contrapill 200mg Tablet

Helps in termination of unwanted pregnancy.

Side Effects Of Contrapill 200mg Tablet

Nausea
Vomiting
Uterine cramps
Diarrhea
Infection following abortion
Uterine bleeding

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Contrapill 200mg Tablet

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not double doses.

Health And Lifestyle

Maintain a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies and low fat dairy products. Avoid smoking, alcohol, stress and physical exercise.

Drug Interaction

Medicines to treat migraine (Ergotamine)
Immunosuppressants (Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus, Sirolimus)
Corticosteroids (Dexamethasone)
Anti-epileptic (Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Carbamazepine)
Antibiotics (Erythromycin, Rifampicin)
Antifungal (Ketoconazole, Itraconazole)

Drug Food Interaction

St John’s Wort
Grapefruit juice

Disease Explanation

Abortion is a procedure to end a Preganancy. In first 70 days of pregnancy it is effective to cause abortion. In this embryo or foetus and placenta removed from uterus through medicine or surgery.

FAQ's on Contrapill 200mg Tablet

What should I expect after taking Contrapill?

You may or may not experience vaginal bleeding or spotting after taking this medicine. After 48 hours of taking Contrapill, your doctor shall examine you and may prescribe you another medicine (Misoprostol) for complete termination of pregnancy. After 14 days of taking Contrapill, your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether the pregnancy has been terminated or not.

Can Contrapill affect my future chances of getting pregnant?

No, studies have shown that this medicine does not impair the fertility of the women. Your future chances of getting pregnant are as equal as of those who have not taken this medicine.

What are the common side effects of taking Contrapill?

Vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping are the most common side effects of using Contrapill. The other common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience a very heavy vaginal bleeding or if any of these side effects bother you please consult with your gynaecologist.

What is Contrapill and what it is used for?

Contrapill contains a medicine called Mifepristone. It helps in medical termination of the pregnancy. It works by blocking the effect of progesterone (a female sex hormone) which is required for maintenance of pregnancy. It is only used to terminate a pregnancy which should not be more than 63 days old, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period.

How and in what dose should I use Contrapill?

Contrapill can be taken orally with a glass of water. It should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.

Written By

Ashwani Singh

Master in Pharmacy

Content Updated on

Tuesday, 13 August, 2024

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