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. 2011 Nov 9;2011(11):CD002855. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002855.pub4

Comparison 5. combined regimen mifepristone/prostaglandin: misoprostol po vs pv.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 failure to achieve complete abortion 2 2814 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.05 [2.24, 4.14]
2 side effects 2   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 nausea 2 1380 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.13 [1.02, 1.25]
2.2 vomiting 2 1219 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.83 [0.71, 0.98]
2.3 diarrhoea 2 1379 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.80 [1.49, 2.18]