<p><strong>As a medical alternative to surgical termination of intra-uterine pregnancy in early pregnancy</strong>: 600 mg Mifepristone in a single oral dose followed 36-48 hrs later, by the administration of a prostaglandin analogue Misoprostol 400 mcg orally (up to 49 days) or Gemeprost 1 mg vaginally (up to 63 days).&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Softening and dilatation of the cervix uteri prior to surgical pregnancy termination</strong>: 200 mg Mifepristone, followed 36-48 hrs later (but not beyond) by a surgical termination of pregnancy.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Preparation for the action of prostaglandin analogues in the termination of pregnancy for medical reasons (to reduce the doses of prostaglandin)</strong>: 600 mg of Mifepristone taken in a single oral dose, 36-48 hrs prior to scheduled prostaglandin administration which will be repeated as often as indicated.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Labour induction for expulsion of a dead fetus (fetal death in utero)</strong>: 600 mg of Mifepristone in a single oral daily dose for 2 consecutive days. Mifepristone alone leads to expulsion in about 60%. Labour should be induced by the usual methods if it has not started within 72 hrs following the first administration of Mifepristone.</p>

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<p><strong>Administration</strong></p>

<p>There are no precautions for timing in relation to food.</p>