Who cannot use Medabon®?
Medabon® is safe for virtually all women. Before a woman chooses Medabon®, she will need to discuss her medical history with her provider to rule out the few conditions that preclude her from using the medication. They include allergies to any of the drugs involved (mifepristone, misoprostol, or other prostaglandin analogs); inherited porphyria, a rare blood disorder;15 hemorrhagic disorders; and known or suspected ectopic pregnancy. Other circumstances and conditions do not rule out use of Medabon®, but may require additional steps. For example, women with anemia, women with sexually transmitted infections, women who are breastfeeding, and women who use an intrauterine device for contraception (and who have experienced contraceptive failure) can use Medabon®. The “Medical and Service Delivery Guidelines” in this set of materials provide more information on treating women in these and additional situations.
