Is RU 486 the same as Plan B?
Plan B and RU-486 are vastly different. The morning after pill works to prevent pregnancy, and if there is already a pregnancy, it will not harm it. RU-486 will cause the abortion of an existing pregnancy.
How do you use RU 486?
How Do You Use RU486?
- First, at your healthcare provider’s office or medical clinic, you will be given RU486 (mifepristone) to take by mouth.
- Next, 24 to 48 hours after taking the mifepristone, you will need to take a second medicine by mouth, usually at home.
Can u get an abortion pill at CVS?
No, there isn’t an abortion pill that you can get over-the-counter. You can get the abortion pill from some doctors’ offices, abortion clinics, and many Planned Parenthood health centers.
Is misoprostol for animals the same as for humans?
In horses, misoprostol has been used to treat stomach ulcers, colitis, and uterus inflammation. The FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) has approved this drug for use in humans but it is not officially approved for use in animals.
When can you take RU-486?
In general, it can be used up to 77 days—11 weeks—after the first day of a person’s last period. People who need an abortion and are more than 11 weeks pregnant can have an in-clinic abortion. The name for “the abortion pill” is mifepristone. It was called RU-486 when it was being developed.
Can you get a abortion pill without parents knowing?
It depends on where you live. Your state may require one or both of your parents to give permission for your abortion or be told of your decision prior to the abortion. However, in most states you can ask a judge to excuse you from these requirements. That procedure is called a “judicial bypass.”
How many doctor’s visits are required for RU-486?
But the proper use of mifepristone requires three visits to a physician or clinic over a period of about 15 days.