How to do an abortion with Misoprostol alone?

To do an abortion with misoprostol alone:

You will need 12 pills of misoprostol, 200 micrograms (mcg) each. To cause an abortion:

  • Put 4 pills of of 200 micrograms (in total 800 mcg) Misoprostol under your tongue for 30 minutes. Do not swallow the pills (at least until 30 minutes after putting the tablets under the tongue!!)
  • After 3 hours put another 4 pills of Misoprostol under the tongue for 30 minutes. Do not swallow.
  • After 3 hours put another 4 pills of Misoprostol under the tongue again for a third time. Do not swallo

After 3 weeks do a pregnancy test or an ultrasound after 10 days.

Seek medical care in case of heavy bleeding (more than 2 max pads per hour for more than 2 hours), persistent heavy pain or high fever.

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