Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet

Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet is used for medical abortion and treat post delivery bleeding. It is advised to take this medication only after taking medical help. It is used also for preventing stomach ulcers while you are under the medication of certain NSAID drugs; especially if you are at a greater risk or have a family medical history of ulcers. It can also help to decrease your risk of ulcer complications such as bleeding.

This medication works by protecting the lining of the stomach, by lowering the acid amount that comes in contact with it. Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet can also be combined with mifepristone, to be used for abortion. Before being prescribed to Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet, inform your doctor if you have conditions like-

• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)
• Pregnant or trying to be pregnant
• Breast-feeding mother
• Any allergies to medicines or food.

You can take the medication with food. Make sure that you follow your doctor’s prescribed dose and do not stop taking it abruptly. In case you miss a dose, you can take it when you remember it but do not take two doses in a single time. If using it on children, ensure to talk to the paediatrician first as special care may be required.

You must avoid smoking or drinking while you are prescribed to Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet. They can possibly cause more irritation in the stomach, making it susceptible to more damage.

Also, do not have the medicine if you are pregnant or plan for pregnancy while taking this medication. Symptoms of Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet overdose include sedation, tremor, convulsions, dyspnea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hypotension, bradycardia.

Take as directed; continue taking your NSAIDs while taking this medication. Take with meals or after meals to prevent nausea, diarrhea, and flatulence. Avoid using antacids.

You may experience increased menstrual pain, or cramping; request analgesics. Report abnormal menstrual periods, spotting (may occur even in postmenstrual women), or severe menstrual bleeding. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children <18 years of age.

• Termination Of Pregnancy

• Duodenal Ulcer

• Gastric Ulcer

• Nsaid Induced Ulcers

• Induction Of Labor

• Postpartum Bleeding

• Cervical Ripening

• Pregnancy

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Stomach Pain

• Pelvic Pain And Cramping

• Vaginal Bleeding

• Disrupted Menstrual Cycle

• Headache

• Constipation

• Flatulence

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 3-5 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed after 2-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Inform prescriber if you are pregnant. Do not get pregnant during or for 1 month following therapy. Consult prescriber for instruction on appropriate contraceptive measures.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is should be used with caution in women who are breastfeeding. This drug may cause severe fetal defects. Do not breastfeed. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Caution must be taken in consuming alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  The patient must not drive after taking this medicine, as this medicine causes side effects that affects the alertness and vision of the patient.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is found to be safe to use in patients with kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medicine is found to be safe to use in patients with liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Misonil 200 MCG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Miso Gyn 200 MCG Tablet

  Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

• Prestakind 200 MCG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Misogon 200 MCG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Prynerve 150 MG Capsule ER

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication is a prostaglandin E1 analogue and reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It further protects the stomach walls by increasing the production of bicarbonates and mucus. This drug causes smooth muscles of the uterus to contract and the cervix to relax.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Dinoprostone, Antacids containing magnesium.

• Interaction with Disease

  Use with caution in patients with renal impairment and the elderly; not to be used in pregnant women or women of childbearing potential unless woman is capable of complying with effective contraceptive measures; therapy is normally begun on the second or third day of next normal menstrual period.

• Interaction with Food

  Incidence of diarrhea may be lessened by having patient take dose right after meals and at bedtime.

• Ques : What is Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet?

  Ans : Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet is a medicine that helps in medical termination of the pregnancy. The doctor prescribes this medicine along with Mifepristone.

• Ques : For what Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet used for?

  Ans : It is only used to terminate a pregnancy which should not be more than 63 days old, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period. It works by increasing the contractions of the uterus. Sometimes it is also used in the prevention or treatment of post-delivery bleeding and for cervical ripening.

• Ques : How and in what dose should I take Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet?

  Ans : This medicine is administered only in a clinic or healthcare facility under the supervision of a gynaecologist.

• Ques : What should I expect after taking Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet?

  Ans : After consuming this medication you may experience abdominal cramping, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea immediately. You may also have vaginal bleeding within 4 hours of taking this drug. After 14 days of taking Mifepristone (pill you took before Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet) your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether pregnancy has been terminated or not.

• Ques : Can Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?

  Ans : No, studies have shown that this medicine does not impair the fertility of the women. Your future chances of getting pregnant are as equal as of those who have not taken this medicine.

• Ques : What are the common side effects of taking Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, uterine contractions, pelvic pain, and shivering. If you experience a very heavy vaginal bleeding or if any of these side effects please consult with your gynaecologist.