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MS-2 Step TM
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Active ingredients: misoprostol
Pack: MS-2 Step (4 x Gymiso tablets, 1 x Mifepristone (Linepharma) tablet), 1 pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MS-2 Step composite pack [MIFEPRISTONE LINEPHARMA 200 MG TABLET mifepristone 200 mg tablet blister; GyMiso misoprostol 200 microgram tablet blister]Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
MS-2 Step is indicated in females of childbearing age for the medical termination of an intrauterine pregnancy, up to 63 days of gestation. It is recommended that the duration of pregnancy (i.e., up to 63 days gestation) be confirmed by ultrasound. In the event that an ultrasound is not possible, extra caution should be exercised. Ultrasound is also useful to exclude ectopic pregnancy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Tablet
- Buccal
- White, flat round tablet with ml debossed on one side and 200 on the other side.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- White to off-white, 11 mm diameter round biconvex tablet, with "MF" debossed on one side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- One (1) Mifepristone Linepharma tablet and four (4) GyMiso tablets per MS-2 Step pack pack
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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