How to take abortion pills – 4 steps to your medical abortion
Once you have received your medical abortion package (either via post or collected from one of our clinics), there are 4 steps in your medical abortion process.
Step 1: Taking the first tablet (mifepristone) – Once you receive the package, take your first tablet (mifepristone). (or from your plastic bag labelled “1” if you receive the package by post) and swallow it without water. Occasionally you may experience some bleeding and pain. If you vomit within 30 minutes of swallowing the tablet, call our 24-hour aftercare line on 0845898063
Step 2: Taking the second set of tablets (4 misoprostol tablets) immediately after completing step
step 1, remove the 4 tablets of misoprostol from the blister pack (or from your plastic bag labelled “2” if you receive the package by post).
Place all 2 tablets either vaginally and 2 pills in your mouth between your gum and cheek.
You can take your chosen method of pain killers 10 minutes before you plan to take the misoprostol.
The tablets might come out of the vagina if you insert them close so inert them deep
Step 3: Taking the womb cleaning.pills after days on your period
Most people will have significant cramping pain and will find pain relief helpful. After your medical abortion, you will find all the information you need about your recovery on our aftercare page.
Step 4: Pregnancy test – 3 weeks after abortion – It is important that you take the pregnancy test
If your pregnancy test is positive, call our aftercare line on 0845898063 to speak to a healthcare professional. Our team can help you t
