Contrakit

ContraKit contains mifepristone 200 mg and four misoprostol 200 mcg tablets. It is used for medication abortion in an early intrauterine pregnancy and may be used at home when medically appropriate. Learn more about ContraKit, including its uses, dosage, safety, and availability, with CD Pharmacy.

What is ContraKit?

Here is information about the ContraKit medication pack:

• The tablets involved expel pregnancy non-invasively and without the need for anesthesia. It is effective against an intrauterine pregnancy.
• The mifepristone pill is taken as a progesterone blocker, and Misoprostol belongs to the class of prostaglandin analog E1.
• This medicine kit is cost-effective and safe to induce abortion at home – in privacy and comfort.
• You can buy ContraKit online for medical abortion, timing the abortion as per your convenience.

Benefits of ContraKit

Here are the benefits to expect:

• Mifepristone and Misoprostol pills lead to a successful medical abortion 95-98% of the time.
• The pregnancy parts disperse from the uterus easily because this occurs naturally and in a controlled environment as per guidance from a healthcare professional.
• The medicine cost is low, making it widely affordable for those looking for a non-invasive way to end pregnancy without having to get admitted to a hospital.
• Save on spending over doctor’s consultation, clinical care, and other charges. Also, the medicine is provided confidentially in discreet packaging.

How Does ContraKit Work?

Know about the action mechanism of ContraKit:

• The endometrial lining, which keeps the pregnancy attached to the uterus wall, sheds as Mifepristone restricts the progesterone hormone.
• When Misoprostol is administered, the cervix ripens and dilates. The pills also cause uterine contractions after 2-4 hours.
• The uterus constantly contracts to expel the pregnancy products, where the tissues load off from the body via heavy vaginal bleeding.

Dosage of ContraKit

The dosage instructions are as follows:

• Orally swallow the Mifepristone 200mg with water on abortion day 1. It may not result in noticeable effects, apart from nausea or light spotting for a few females.
• After 24 to 48 hours, put 4 pills of Misoprostol 200mcg vaginally. You can remain lying down for around 30 minutes so that the medicine gets absorbed through the vaginal canal.
• You could also use Misoprostol sublingually by placing 4 x 200mcg pills under the tongue and consuming the melted contents in 30 minutes.
• Or, use the Misoprostol pills buccally by keeping all the 4 x 200mcg pill between the cheeks and pouches until the medicine melts in 30 minutes, ready for oral consumption.

How to Store ContraKit?

Here are the storage instructions:

• Keep the ContraKit out of the reach of children and pets. The medicine must stay in its original pack until use.
• The ideal room temperature must be under 77°F (25°C).
• Do not keep the medicine in humid and hot regions.
• Do not expose the medicine pack to direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture.

Side Effects of ContraKit

Some of the common side effects are:

• The temporary side effects are mild dizziness, nausea, moderate to intense abdominal pain and cramps, flashes, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, mild fever for a short time, or diarrhea.
• Heavier bleeding is expected on the first day following the Misoprostol dose. After successful emptying of the uterus, light bleeding or spotting may go on for 2 to 6 weeks.
• In rare cases, complications may arise for which you need medical attention. These include unmanaged pain even after using pain meds / hot water or hot bag application, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, soaking 2 or more large pads every hour for the next 2 consecutive hours, extreme weakness or dizziness, or a fever over 100.4°F (38°C) beyond 24 hours.

How to Manage the ContraKit Effects?

Here is how you can manage the side effects:

• To reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting, use an antiemetic pill. To lower fever, you may take an antipyretic medicine.
• You may reduce abdominal cramping and pain by taking pain relief meds. For some more relaxation, use a hot compress like a heating pad or hot water bag.
• Drink water and electrolyte solutions to stay hydrated. Limit sudden movements and avoid exercising. Take sufficient rest to help combat dizziness and fatigue.
• To avert the risk of stomach upset, eat simple food and avoid spicy ones; do not ingest caffeinated beverages much and definitely avoid alcohol.
• Do not engage in vaginal intercourse while bleeding. To track the bleeding, use large sanitary napkins but do not insert menstrual cups or tampons.

Interactions of ContraKit

Do not combine Mifepristone and Misoprostol pills with:

• Antiseizure medicines and immunosuppressants.
• St. John’s Wort and other herbal supplements that may interfere with the activity of ContraKit medicines.
• Anticoagulants, corticosteroids, and Rifampin.
• Certain fungal infection meds, phenytoin, dexamethasone, and grapefruit juice.
• Ketoconazole, blood thinners, and erythromycin.

Contraindications of ContraKit

Do not use this medicine in case of:

• Known allergy to Mifepristone and Misoprostol pills.
• If the pregnancy is ectopic, i.e., situated outside the uterus.
• If you have an artificial valve for the heart.
• Severe kidney, heart, liver disorders, or serious asthma/anemia.
• If there is an unremoved intrauterine device (IUD), it must be taken out by a physician for you to continue with medical abortion.

Precautions of ContraKit

Here are the precautions to keep in mind:

• Follow a healthcare professional’s instructions for what to expect of medical abortion, the pill dosage and side effects, how to manage the consequences, and the warning signs to seek medical help, along with aftercare and follow-up tips.
• After 7 to 14 days, visit for a pregnancy test via ultrasound to check for abortion pill outcome, ideally should be an empty uterus. But in case leftover pregnancy tissues exist, get it removed through surgical abortion, or the doctor may suggest additional Misoprostol pills.
• During the consultation with the physician, do remember to talk about birth control, recovery and dietary tips, and other essentials.
• You may get pregnant after unprotected intercourse following the abortion because ovulation can happen in 8-11 days, or maximum 2-6 weeks after the procedure. So, always use a birth method.