Unwanted Kit Guide for Medical Abortion

Unwanted-Kit is one of the most popular abortion tablet brands in India. It comes in the set of two abortion pills – Mifepristone and Misoprostol. Whether you are concerned about how Unwanted-Kit works, pricing, dosage or where to get it, we hope this guide will be useful. If you have additional questions, please contact our counselors by email or live chat.

Introduction to Medical Abortion and Unwanted Kit

The Unwanted-Kit, often called the “unwanted pregnancy kit,” is a safe and effective medication used to terminate a pregnancy. This kit includes both Mifepristone and Misoprostol, which work together to achieve a high efficacy rate of around 95% for abortions up to 13 weeks of pregnancy. The abortion pills unwanted kit, are widely used because it is safe, non-invasive, and allows for a private, self-managed abortion at home during early pregnancies. It is produced by Mankind Pharma Ltd. [1]

How Unwanted Kit Works

The kit of mifepristone & misoprostol tablets unwanted kit, is a combination of two abortion pills used to effectively end a pregnancy. Here’s how each abortion pill works:

Mifepristone: This is the first unwanted kit medicine. It works by blocking the effects of progesterone, which is a natural hormone that is needed for the pregnancy to grow. This stops the pregnancy from growing, and it prepares the uterus to contract and the cervix to soften and dilate. Typically, it will start working within 24-48 hours of use.

Misoprostol: The second medication in the Unwanted-Kit, typically used 24-48 hours after mifepristone, misoprostol softens and dilates the cervix, and it also causes the uterus to contract. All of these actions help expel the pregnancy. Typically, it will start working within ~1 hour of use, but it can take longer.

Step-by-Step Usage Guide

Unwanted-Kit contains a combination of 1 Mifepristone pill and 4 Misoprostol pills.
First, you will swallow 1 pill of Mifepristone (200mg) with water.
If you throw up in the first 30 minutes after swallowing the Mifepristone, it is likely that the pill will not work and you will need another pill of Mifepristone.
Wait 24-48 hours after taking the pill of Mifepristone.
Then, place 4 pills of Misoprostol under your tongue (sublingually) and let them dissolve for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, you may drink water to swallow any remnants of the pills [1], [2].
If a second dose of 4 Misoprostol is indicated by the protocol, it should be performed 3 hours after the first dose.
To find the full protocol, visit our page or contact our counselors.

What is the Unwanted-Kit Dosage?

Unwanted-Kit comes in the combination of 1 pill of Mifepristone (200mg) and 4 pills Misoprostol (200 mcg each so a total of 800mcg). The recommended dosage varies based on how far along the pregnancy is.
For pregnancies between 9-13 weeks gestation, you can also use the Unwanted-Kit dosage of 1 pill of Mifepristone (200mg) and 8 pills of Misoprostol (1600mcg).
if you are not able to find 8 pills of Misoprostol, please get in touch with our counselors. [4], [5]

What Do Unwanted-Kit Tablets Look Like?

The Unwanted-Kit pack is usually white in color.
The Mifepristone tablet (200mg) is light yellow in color and is cylindrical in shape.
The 4 Misoprostol tablets (200mcg each) are small, white oval-shaped tablets.

Possible Side Effects and Management

When used for abortion, the intended side effects of Misoprostol are abdominal cramping and bleeding. Pregnancy-related symptoms like nausea and vomiting may increase after taking the Mifepristone and increase again after taking Misoprostol, but they will weaken and disappear during the abortion process. In addition, it is possible to experience side effects such as diarrhea, fevers, and chills. [5]

Typically, the bleeding lasts for about 12-14 days and the other symptoms are limited to 24 hours. [1]

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Complication after an abortion with pills are rare. However, If you have one of the following symptoms, this is considered a warning sign that you might be experiencing a complication and you should immediately seek medical attention:

  • If you fill two or more pads (completely soaked front to back, side to side) in 1 hour or less and this lasts for 2 consecutive hours or more.
  • A fever of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) that does not decrease after taking Ibuprofen. Always confirm with a thermometer.
  • A fever of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) that does not decrease 24 hours after using Misoprostol. Always confirm with a thermometer.
  • Pain that does not get better after taking Ibuprofen.
  • The color or smell of your blood is very different from your regular period or has a bad smell.
  • If you have redness, itchiness or swollen hands, neck and face, it is likely that you are having an allergic reaction to the medications. You can use an antihistamine, but if you find it difficult to breathe then the allergic reaction is very serious and you need medical care immediately.

Where to Buy Unwanted Kit

The availability of the Unwanted-Kit abortion pills is variable depending on geographic location. It is likely to require a medical prescription at the pharmacy.

You can get in touch with our counselors by email or live chat and they will be able to help you locate a trustworthy provider near you.

Cost considerations

The price of 1 pack of Unwanted-Kit is often quite low, but it will vary depending on geographic location. Different countries have different laws about abortion, and this can also affect the price of the kit. In India, the Unwanted-Kit costs around Rs 386 – Rs 400. [1]

Contact Information for Further Assistance

If you need support or have additional questions about the unwanted kit medicine, contact our counseling team. They will assist you with how to properly administer the kit.

Connect with our Abortion Counsellors

Start a chat or email our abortion counselors for guidance. Discover how to use the mankind unwanted kit for a safe and informed medical decision.

Authors:

by the safe2choose team and supporting experts at carafem, based on the 2023 recommendations by Ipas and the 2022 recommendations by the WHO.

carafem provides convenient and professional abortion care and family planning so people can control the number and spacing of their children.

Ipas is the only international organization solely focused on expanding access to safe abortion and contraceptive care.

WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

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[2] Jani, P. S. (2018). Use of MTP kit (Mifepristone and Misoprostol combination pack) for 1st trimester MTP (up to 63 days) at GMERS Dharpur, Patan, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018;7(9): 3615. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20183763

[3] Platais, I., Tsereteli, T., Grebennikova, G., Lotarevich, T., & Winikoff, B. (2016). Prospective study of home use of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion up to 10weeks of pregnancy in Kazakhstan. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2016;134(3): 268–271. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Prospective+study+of+home+use+of+mifepristone+and+misoprostol+for+medical+abortion+up+to+10+weeks+of+pregnancy+in+Kazakhstan

[4] Raymond, E. G., Harrison, M. S., & Weaver, M. A. (2019). Efficacy of Misoprostol Alone for First-Trimester Medical Abortion: A Systematic Review – Gynuity Health Projects. Gynuity. Retrieved from: https://gynuity.org/resources/efficacy-of-misoprostol-alone-for-first-trimester-medical-abortion-a-systematic-review

[5] CiplaMed. (2013). MTP Kit (Mifepristone + Misoprostol). Retrieved from: https://www.ciplamed.com/content/mtp-kit

[6] World Health Organization (WHO). (‎2022)‎. Abortion care guideline. World Health Organization. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/349316 Licencia: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO

[7] Ipas. (2023). Clinical Updates in Reproductive Health. E. Jackson (Ed.). Chapel Hill, NC: Ipas. Retrive from: https://www.ipas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ipas-Clinical-Updates-in-Reproductive-Health-CURHE23b.pdf