Cytolog Tablet
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Misoprostol (200mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Cytolog Tablet is a medicine used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy) and preventing excessive bleeding after delivery.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Cytolog Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicine to attain the maximum benefit. It should be taken with food or as your doctor's advice. It should be taken orally by swallowing the tablets whole with a drink of water. If you experience vomiting within 30 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet. The medicine may take 24 hours to show its action and you experience bleeding. Common side effects of this medicine include infection following abortion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, uterine contractions or cramping, uterine bleeding, heavy bleeding, and fetal malformations.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cytolog Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Cytolog Tablet increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.
Quick Tips
Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period. Take it 36 – 48 hours after taking mifepristone. Rest for at least 3 hours after taking the medicine. If you vomit within 30 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately as you may need to take another tablet. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cytolog Tablet and what is used for?
Cytolog Tablet contains Misoprostol, a medicine used to terminate a pregnancy. It works in combination with Mifepristone. This medication is only used for pregnancies up to 63 days old from the first day of the last menstrual period. Cytolog Tablet helps by increasing uterine contractions, which leads to the termination of the pregnancy. It can also be used to prevent or treat post-delivery bleeding and cervical ripening.
How and in what dose should I take Cytolog Tablet?
Cytolog Tablet must be administered only by a qualified healthcare professional (a gynaecologist) in a clinic or healthcare facility. The dosage will be determined by your doctor based on your specific situation.
What should I expect after taking Cytolog Tablet?
After taking Cytolog Tablet, you may experience immediate symptoms like abdominal cramping, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea. Vaginal bleeding can also start within 4 hours of the medication.
Can Cytolog Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?
Studies have shown that Cytolog Tablet does not negatively affect fertility in women, so your chances of becoming pregnant after taking this medication are as normal as those who haven't.
What are the common side effects of taking Cytolog Tablet?
Common side effects include abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, uterine contractions, pelvic pain, and shivering. If you experience heavy vaginal bleeding or any adverse side effects, please consult your gynaecologist immediately.
