Misoprost 25 Tablet

Short Description

Misoprost 25 Tablet is a medicine used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy) and preventing excessive bleeding after delivery.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Misoprost 25 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. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, vaginal bleeding may last for 12 days, inform your doctor if it lasts for more than 12 days or you notice severe abdominal pain.

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. Misoprost 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Infection following abortion Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Cramps Uterine contractions or cramping Uterine bleeding Heavy bleeding Fetal malformations

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Misoprost 25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Misoprost 25 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Pregnancy Warning

Misoprost 25 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Misoprost 25 Tablet increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.

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 Take it only as prescribed by the doctor Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy