Package Insert: Information for the User
Mifepristone Linepharma 200 mg Tablets
mifepristone
Read this package insert carefully before starting to use the medication, as it contains important information for you.
1. What is Mifepristone Linepharma and how is it used
2. What you need to know before starting to use Mifepristone Linepharma
3. How to use Mifepristone Linepharma
4. Possible adverse effects
5. Storage of Mifepristone Linepharma
6. Contents of the package and additional information
Mifepristona Linepharma is an antihormone that acts by blocking the effects of progesterone, a hormone necessary for the continuation of pregnancy.Mifepristona Linepharma can therefore cause termination of pregnancy.
Mifepristona Linepharma is recommended for medical termination of pregnancy:
- Up to a maximum of 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
- In combination with another treatment called prostaglandin (a substance that increases uterine contraction) taken36 to48 hours after taking Mifepristona Linepharma.
Do not take Mifepristone Linepharma
Warnings and precautions
Severe skin reactions, such as toxic epidermal necrolysis and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, have been reported associated with Mifepristone Linepharma treatment. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the symptoms described in section 4. If you experience a severe skin reaction, you should not use mifepristone again in the future.
Be especially careful with Mifepristone Linepharma
Since in some other circumstances the treatment may be unsuitable for you, inform your doctor if:
Your doctor will be able to discuss with you whether you can receive the treatment.
You may have prolonged and/or heavy vaginal bleeding (an average of 12 days or more after taking Mifepristone Linepharma).The appearance of these bleeding is not related to the success of the treatment.
Other medications and Mifepristone Linepharma
Inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication, including those purchased without a prescription.
Specifically, inform your doctor if you are taking the following:
Taking Mifepristone Linepharma with food and drinks:
This method requires the participation of the woman, who must be informed of the requirements of the method:
Fertility, pregnancy, and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
There is little information on the risks to the fetus.If the pregnancy continues and you decide to continue it, talk to your doctor, who will prepare a careful prenatal check-up and ultrasounds.
Breastfeeding
Since Mifepristone Linepharma may pass into breast milk and may be ingested by your baby, you should stop breastfeeding once you have taken the treatment.
Fertility
Studies of the use of mifepristone in animals do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to fertility.
It is recommended that you avoid becoming pregnant again during your next menstrual period after taking Mifepristone Linepharma.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Driving and operating machinery
No studies have been published on the effects on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication as indicated by your doctor.In case of doubt, consult your doctor again.
Mifepristone Linepharma is for oral use.
Administration method: 200mg of mifepristone (1 tablet) should be taken, followed, 36 to 48 hours later, by the administration of a prostaglandin analogue (1 capsule containing 1mg of gemeprost placed in the vagina).
If you are taking other medications, you may need a higher dose of mifepristone. It is essential that you inform your doctor if you are taking other medications. See Section 2 “Other medications and Mifepristone Linepharma”.
You should swallow the Mifepristone Linepharma tablet with a little water in the presence of a doctor or a member of your medical team.
In the case of a pregnancy with an intrauterine device in place, it should be removed.
Expulsion may occur before the administration of the prostaglandin (in approximately a 3% of cases).This does not exclude a follow-up visit to check that the abortion has been completed.
After the administration of Mifepristone Linepharma, you will return home.Uterine bleeding usually begins 1 to 2 days after taking Mifepristone Linepharma.
In rare cases, expulsion may occur before taking the prostaglandin.It is essential that you undergo a check-up to confirm that complete expulsion has occurred; you must return to the center.
Two days later, the prostaglandin will be administered to you.You should remain at rest for 3 hours after receiving the prostaglandin.The embryo may be expelled a few hours after administration of prostaglandin or in the following days.Bleeding lasts an average of 12 days or more.In case of heavy or prolonged bleeding, you should consult your doctor immediately, in order to schedule a visit before the scheduled date.
You should return to the center for the follow-up visit within 14 to 21 days after taking Mifepristone Linepharma.If the pregnancy continues or expulsion is incomplete, you will be offered an alternative method to interrupt the pregnancy.
It is recommended that you do not travel far from the center where you were prescribed the medication until then.
In case of emergency or if you are concerned for any reason, you can contact your center by phone or visit it before the scheduled date for your next appointment.You will be provided with the phone number for emergency consultations or any problems.
The use of Mifepristone Linepharma requires taking measures to prevent sensitization to the Rh factor(if you are Rh-negative)in addition to the general measures taken during any abortion.
You may become pregnant again immediately after the abortion.
As some effects of Mifepristone Linepharma may still persist, it is recommended that you avoid becoming pregnant again before your next menstrual period after taking Mifepristone Linepharma.
Use in children
No information is available about treatments in women under 18years.
If you take more Mifepristone Linepharma than you should
Since you will be under medical supervision during the administration of the medication, it is unlikely that you will take more than you should.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone:91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forgot to take Mifepristone Linepharma
If you forgot to complete any part of the treatment, it is likely that the method will not be fully effective. Inform your doctor if you forgot to take the treatment.
If you have any other doubts about the use of this product, consult your doctor.
Like all medications,this medicationcan cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, go to your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately:
Other side effects that may occur:
The following side effects have been observed:
Very frequent side effects(may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Frequent side effects(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people) and very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
In a very small number of women,especially those who have undergone surgery on the uterus or a cesarean delivery, there is a risk of uterine rupture or tear during another pregnancy.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Vigilance of Medicines for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Store the blister pack in the original packaging to protect it from light.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and the medicines that you no longer need. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Mifepristone Linepharma
Appearance of Mifepristone Linepharma and contents of the packaging
White or almost white, round tablet, 11 mm in diameter, with MF engraved on one side of the tablet.
PVC-PVDC-aluminum blister with 1 tablet and 30 tablets (clinical packaging).
Only some packaging sizes may be commercially available
Holder of the marketing authorizationand manufacturer
Holder of the marketing authorization
LINEPHARMA
216 boulevard Saint-Germain
75007 Paris
FRANCE
Manufacturer
Laboratorios León Farma, S.A.
Navatejera Industrial Estate
C/ La Vallina, s/n
24193 Villaquilambre, León
SPAIN
or
Delpharm Lille S.A.S.
Roubaix Est Business Park
22 Rue de Toufflers
Cs 50070
59452 Lys Lez Lannoy Cedex
FRANCE
Local representative
Mifepharma, S.L.
C/ Venezuela, nº 28, planta EN
36203 Vigo – Pontevedra
SPAIN
This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
France: MIFFEE®200 mg tablet
Spain: Mifepristone Linepharma 200 mg tablets
Ireland: Mifepristone Linepharma 200 mg tablet
Sweden: Mifepristone Linepharma 200 mg tablet
United Kingdom: Mifepristone Linepharma 200 mg tablet
This leaflet has been approved inSeptember 2022
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
Have questions about this medication or your symptoms? Connect with a licensed doctor for guidance and personalized care.