Cramping, moderate to heavy bleeding, and moderate pain are normal parts of the abortion process as your uterus passes the pregnancy. Most patients pass blood clots. Cramping usually starts one to four hours after you place the misoprostol in your vagina.

Can I take misoprostol orally with water?

STEP 1 Insert only two 200-mcg tablets (400-mcg total) under the tongue or in the cheek. Hold tablets in the mouth for 30 minutes to allow them to dissolve. After 30 minutes, swallow any remaining bits with water.

What birth defects can Cytotec cause?

Misoprostol can cause birth defects, premature birth, uterine rupture, miscarriage, or incomplete miscarriage and dangerous uterine bleeding.

How can I get rid of pregnancy after 72 hours?

If you take the pill within 72 hours after you’ve had unprotected sex, levonorgestrel can reduce the risk of pregnancy by up to 87% if taken as directed. If you take Plan B One-Step within 24 hours, it is much more effective. But you should know that Plan B One-Step is not as effective as regular contraception.

Can I take misoprostol by mouth?

Misoprostol comes in the form of a tablet and can be given through the mouth (orally), under the tongue (sublingually) or it can be inserted into the vagina. There are fewer side effects when misoprostol is inserted into the vagina compared with taking it through the mouth.

How do you apply Cytotec to vagina?

thumb), push all 4 of the Misoprostol tablets in to the vagina. The most ideal place is to push the tablets behind the cervix at the top of the vagina. As long as you push them as high in the vagina as you can, they will work. Some women will place all 4 tablets at once.

Is Cytotec the same as Cervidil?

Cervidil vs Cytotec There’s another drug called Cytotec (or misoprostol) that’s widely used to soften the cervix and induce contractions like Cervidil. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) considers misoprostol to be safe and effective when used appropriately.