What to take for cramps?
It is very important to know what to take to soothe cramps. We say this because if you take the wrong painkiller, this might jeopardize the abortion process and make it fail.
A hot towel is the most appropriate method and it might be enough to soothe cramps during the abortion.
You can take the following medication:
Our main suggestion is for you to use a hot water bottle or just a towel soaked in hot water (make sure it is not too hot), but, if you feel your cramps are getting unmanageable, then we suggest the following medication for the pain:
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen
- Diclofenac
Paracetamol- Tylenol
- Aspirin
Taking these medications will not put your medical abortion in jeopardy. You can buy them in your local pharmacy. The medication guide come with the drug. Before taking any medication, make sure you read all the instructions.
*Paracetamol (similar to acetaminophen) is not recommended for pain management during the medical abortion, since it has been proved to be ineffective. (Ref. Safe abortion: Technical and policy guidance for health systems in June 2012)
You should never take:
- Ponstan
- Buscopan
These type of drugs will stop the abortion process and, as a result, your abortion won’t be successful.
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