Mifepristone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Mifeprex, RU 486

Category

• Abortifacient

Description

Mifepristone (mif-i-PRIS-tone)is used to end a pregnancy that is less than 49 days" in duration. It works by stopping the supply of hormones that maintains the interior of the uterus. Without these hormones, the uterus cannot support the pregnancy and the contents of the uterus are expelled.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Tablets (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Mifeprex

Other commonly used names are