General Instructions
Take Misoprost 200 mcg pill as instructed by the medic. This medication is usually taken with meal times before sleep time. An adequate amount of water must be consumed while taking this medicine. Specific temporary adverse effects like nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain are likely in the few days after you start taking this dose. Consult your doctor if these signs last for more than a week.
When Not to Use?
Pregnancy:
This drug should not be used for ulcers caused by the uptake of non steroid pain medication or else by pregnant women. It can cause birth faults, abortions, uterine break, etc.
Allergy
Misoprost medicine is not suggested for use if you have a history of hypersensitivity to it or any other medication which is prostaglandin analogs.
General warnings
Bacterial infections
Use of this tablet has been described to cause germs infections in some patients. Any instance of infection after using this medication should be informed to the specialist.
Excessive bleeding
Use of this drug has been connected with the excessive flow of blood in some patients, and hence any such case should be reported to the doctor.
Uterine rupture
This medicine has been connected with cases of uterine rupture when used for labor induction in some cases. Caution is guided while using this pill if the patient is in the late thirties and beyond or the delivery is cesarean.
Diarrhea
Use of Misoprostol tablets can cause diarrhea and hence would not be co-administered with other diarrhea-causing medications.
Severe anemia
Use of this drug is not suggested for women with severe anemia.
Another disease
The safety and efficacy of Misoprost medicine are not established for patients suffering from heart disease, diabetes, kidney impairment or respiratory disease. Hence, caution is advised in such cases.
Use in smokers
This pill should be utilized with caution in patients who are full smokers as the risk of adverse effects is significantly higher.
Use in pregnancy
This medication can cause birth faults, abortions and other severe complications if given to pregnant ladies. So, the use of this medicine for treatment or prevention of ulcers is not recommended. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy soon.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of this pill for the treatment of ulcers is not suggested for pregnant ladies as the risk of birth faults, abortion and other abnormalities are very high. All ladies of childbearing potential are advised to use adequate means of contraception while using this medicine.
Breastfeeding
This prescription should be used with caution in women who are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
