The Unwanted-Kit is one of the most popular abortion tablet brands in India. It comes in a set of two abortion pills – mifepristone and misoprostol. In this guide, we provide all the essential information about how the Unwanted-Kit works, its pricing, dosage instructions, and where to get it.
ABORTION WITH PILLS
The Unwanted-Kit, often called the "unwanted pregnancy kit," is a safe and effective medication used to terminate a pregnancy. The 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. It is produced by Mankind Pharma Ltd.
The Unwanted-Kit is widely used because it is safe, noninvasive, and allows for a private, self-managed abortion at home.
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 is the first Unwanted Kit medicine. It works by blocking the effects of progesterone, a natural hormone needed for a pregnancy to continue. It stops the pregnancy from growing. It also helps the cervix to soften and dilate. Typically, it will start working within 24–48 hours of use.
Misoprostol is the second medicine in the Unwanted-Kit. It's taken 24 to 48 hours after mifepristone. Misoprostol works by softening and opening the cervix. It also causes the uterus to contract, leading to cramping and bleeding. This can start as soon as 30 minutes after taking the medicine, but sometimes it may take up to 24 hours to begin. These effects help to expel the pregnancy.
DOSAGE
The Unwanted-Kit contains:
The recommended dosage depends on how far along the pregnancy is:
For pregnancies under 9 weeks, you'll need:
This is usually enough for a complete and safe abortion.
For pregnancies between 9–13 weeks:
If you cannot access 8 misoprostol pills, please contact our counselors for guidance.
MEDICATION APPEARANCE
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Unwanted-Kit includes 1 mifepristone pill and 4 misoprostol pills. Here's how to use them for a safe abortion if you're less than 13 weeks pregnant:
Download detailed guidelines on using mifepristone and misoprostol for a successful abortion.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Tip: Take a painkiller 30 minutes before using misoprostol to help with the pain and side effects.
Take a second dose of 4 misoprostol pills, 4 hours after the first dose, in the same way.
Download detailed guidelines on using mifepristone and misoprostol for a successful abortion.
WHAT TO EXPECT
After taking mifepristone:
Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, or light bleeding, but many don't have any symptoms.
After taking misoprostol:
When using misoprostol, cramping and bleeding are normal side effects that show the medicine is working. The bleeding may be heavier than a regular period and can last for several days, continuing until your next period.
Other possible side effects include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, and chills. These side effects should go away within 24 hours.
WHEN TO SEEK HELP
Complications after an abortion with pills are rare. However, if you experience at least one of the following symptoms, it is considered a warning sign and you should seek medical help immediately.
Bleeding: If you completely soak two or more pads (front to back, side to side) in 1 hour or less and this lasts for 2 consecutive hours or more.
Fever: If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher that starts 24 hours or more after taking misoprostol and doesn't go down with medicine like ibuprofen.
Pain: If you experience severe abdominal pain that doesn't get better after taking pain medicine like ibuprofen.
Infection: If you feel very sick or notice bad-smelling discharge coming from your vagina.
Allergic reaction: If you have swelling or redness on your hands, face, or neck that doesn't get better with an antihistamine or if you have trouble breathing (a severe allergic reaction).
GETTING THE PILLS
The combined use of mifepristone and misoprostol has shown high effectiveness when used within the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. When used correctly and according to instructions, its effectiveness is over 95%.
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By the safe2choose team and supporting experts at carafem, based on the 2022 Abortion Care Guideline by the WHO, the 2023 Clinical Updates in Reproductive Health by Ipas, and the 2024 Clinical Policy Guidelines for Abortion Care by NAF.
safe2choose is supported by a Medical Advisory Board formed by leading experts in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
carafem provides convenient and professional abortion care and family planning so people can control the number and spacing of their children.
Ipas is an international organization focused on expanding access to safe abortion and contraceptive care.
WHO – the World Health Organization – is a specialized United Nations agency responsible for international public health.
NAF – the National Abortion Federation – is a professional association in the USA supporting safe, evidence-based abortion care and reproductive rights.
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