MS-2 Step™
Active ingredients: Misoprostol, Mifepristone
Pack: MS-2 Step (1 x Mifepristone (Linepharma) tablet, 4 x Gymiso tablets), 1 pack
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
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.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light; Store in Original Container
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Composite pack
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.
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
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- One (1) Mifepristone Linepharma tablet and four (4) GyMiso tablets per MS-2 Step pack
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item code 10211K (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredients: Misoprostol, Mifepristone
This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without medical advice, as this may cause harm to you or your baby.
Source: AHT
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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