What is the dosage and how should it be used?
During the abortion procedure, you should drink fluids to help prevent your body from losing too much water.
Dosage
The dose of this medication will vary from patient to patient. For your particular dose you will need to follow your doctor's orders. The dose will be given by your doctor in a health care setting, such as a hospital or clinic. The following information includes only the average doses of Urea®:
For injection dosage form (for causing abortion):
Adults and teenagers-Up to 250 milliliters (mL) injected through the abdomen into the uterus after the same amount of fluid is taken out of the bag around the fetus (amniotic sac). The injection may be repeated 48 hours after the first dose if needed.
Contractions will begin within 8 to 12 hours and may last 48 hours before the fetus, placenta and membranes are expelled.
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