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

Comparison 6. combined regimen mifepristone/prostaglandin: misoprostol buccal vs pv.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 failure to achieve complete abortion 1 429 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.77 [0.36, 1.67]
2 side effects 1 1287 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.21 [1.07, 1.36]
2.1 nausea 1 429 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.12 [0.98, 1.29]
2.2 vomiting 1 429 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.16 [0.89, 1.51]
2.3 diarrhoea 1 429 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.51 [1.12, 2.03]