Misoprostol tablets can be taken either orally or inserted into the vagina. If used for early pregnancy termination, the vast majority of misoprostol tablets are taken on the 3rd day of oral medication and on an empty stomach. By taking misoprostol tablets it can promote uterine contraction and make the uterine orifice open wide, and the pregnancy products will be expelled from the body for the purpose of terminating the pregnancy. The vaginal insertion of misoprostol tablets is often used in the following situations: 1. If the cervix is found to be relatively hard, especially in postmenopausal women, it is recommended that misoprostol tablets be inserted into the posterior vaginal fornix before removing the IUD to soften the cervix locally and make the removal of the IUD smoother.