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Fibisafe 25mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Fibisafe 25mg Tablet is an anti-progestational steroid class of drug used for medical termination of pregnancy. It works by blocking the action of progesterone, an essential hormone for the development of pregnancy.

Fibisafe 25mg Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicine to attain the maximum benefit. It should be taken with food or as your doctor's advice. It should be taken orally, by swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. If you experience vomiting within 45 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet. The medicine may take 24- 48 hours to show its action and you experience bleeding.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, uterine cramps, diarrhea, infection following abortion, and uterine bleeding. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. If you experience heavy vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain on taking this medicine, you should inform your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had an ectopic pregnancy, or you are breastfeeding or using an intrauterine device. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid strenuous activity like heavy exercise, running, and driving while abortion as it can affect the bleeding. Your doctor may perform an ultrasound or pelvic examination to check for abortion completion.

Uses of Fibisafe Tablet


Side effects of Fibisafe Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fibisafe

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Uterine cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Infection following abortion
  • Uterine bleeding

How to use Fibisafe Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fibisafe 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Fibisafe Tablet works

Fibisafe 25mg Tablet blocks the effects of progesterone, a natural female hormone which is needed for the pregnancy to sustain. Without this hormone, the lining of the uterus (womb) breaks down as it does during a menstrual period and stops the growth of the pregnancy.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fibisafe 25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Fibisafe 25mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fibisafe 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fibisafe 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fibisafe 25mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fibisafe 25mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Fibisafe Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Fibisafe 25mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.\n

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Quick tips

  • Fibisafe 25mg Tablet helps in medical termination of pregnancy.
  • If you vomit within 45 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately. You will need to take another tablet.
  • Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.
  • Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.
  • Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
  • Vaginal bleeding may or may not occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
  • Fibisafe 25mg Tablet helps in medical termination of pregnancy.
  • Take it no later than 49 days (7 weeks) after the first day of your last menstrual period.
  • If you vomit within 45 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately. You will need to take another tablet.
  • Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.
  • Vaginal bleeding lasting for approximately 12 days will occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
  • Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Oxosteroid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Antiprogestins

Interaction with drugs

Taking Fibisafe with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Dexibuprofen may reduce the efficacy of Mifepristone. Do not consume Mifepristone with Dexibuprofen.
Mifepristone may reduce efficacy of Fosfestrol. In case of Cushing's syndrome, your doctor may recommend you to use non-hormonal forms of contraception like, condoms during treatm... More
Mifepristone may raise blood levels of Acalabrutinib. Do not consume Mifepristone with Acalabrutinib. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weight gain, d... More
Mifepristone may reduce efficacy of Allylestrenol. In case of Cushing's syndrome, your doctor may recommend you to use non-hormonal forms of contraception like, condoms during tre... More
Rifampicin may reduce blood levels of Mifepristone. Do not consume Mifepristone with Rifampicin. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.

Patient concerns

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How to acquire medical abortion?
Dr. Asmita Kaundal
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
plz visit a gyanec in person and get an ultrasound done. abortificients are only prescribed after ultrasound by a registered partitioner in person to avoif its misuse
I did medical abortion yesterday I had heavy bleeding and clots . What if the abortion does not take place completely ?
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
In that case you will tend to keep bleeding. Any bleeding for more than 7days must be evaluated
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FAQs

What is Fibisafe 25mg Tablet and what it is used for?

Fibisafe 25mg Tablet contains a medicine called Mifepristone. It helps in medical termination of the pregnancy. It works by blocking the effect of progesterone (a female sex hormone) which is required for maintenance of pregnancy. It is only used to terminate a pregnancy which should not be more than 63 days old, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period.

How and in what dose should I use Fibisafe 25mg Tablet?

Fibisafe 25mg Tablet can be taken orally with a glass of water. It should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.

What should I expect after taking Fibisafe 25mg Tablet?

You may or may not experience vaginal bleeding or spotting after taking this medicine. After 48 hours of taking Fibisafe 25mg Tablet, your doctor shall examine you and may prescribe you another medicine (Misoprostol) for complete termination of pregnancy. After 14 days of taking Fibisafe 25mg Tablet, your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether the pregnancy has been terminated or not.

Can Fibisafe 25mg Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?

No, studies have shown that this medicine does not impair the fertility of the women. Your future chances of getting pregnant are as equal as of those who have not taken this medicine.

What are the common side effects of taking Fibisafe 25mg Tablet?

Vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping are the most common side effects of using Fibisafe 25mg Tablet. The other common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience a very heavy vaginal bleeding or if any of these side effects bother you please consult with your gynaecologist.

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