Prosotec Tablets 200Mcg (1 Box = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Misoprostol

Used For

Labour Inducer

How it works

It may help prevent you getting ulcers in your stomach or the part it empties into, called the duodenum. These ulcers could be caused by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac and naproxen. The way NSAIDs work means they reduce the amount of prostaglandins in your stomach and intestine. This can cause indigestion and lead to ulcers forming. The Misoprostol tablets will replace these prostaglandins and help to protect your stomach and intestine, so you can continue getting benefit from your NSAID. It also reduces acid and increases bicarbonate in your stomach secretions.

Dosage

Misoprostol

Side Effects

Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (angioedema) , difficulty in breathing , swelling of the extremities (hands and feet) , prolonged heavy or painful bleeding , abnormal contractions of the womb , skin rashes , diarrhoea , dizziness , headache , stomach pain , constipation , wind , indigestion , feeling or being sick , Birth defects (foetal malformations) , cramping , Tearing of the womb (uterine rupture) after administration of prostaglandins in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, mainly in women with previous deliveries of a child or with a scar of a caesarean section. Seek urgent medical attention.

Drug Interactions

Antacids with magnesium , NSAIDs

Indication

It is used to start labor, cause an abortion, prevent and treat stomach ulcers, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.

When not to Use

Do not take if you are allergic to misoprostol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine , or other prostaglandin medicines or If you are a woman of childbearing age and you are not using an effective contraceptive method to avoid becoming pregnant.

Precaution

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking . Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions to help him or her decide if it is suitable for you low or high blood pressure or any disease of the blood vessels.

Warning 1

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant . Due to the risk for the foetus, your treatment with misoprostol must be discontinued immediately.

Warning 2

If you are a younger woman who has not yet gone through the menopause, your doctor will have only prescribed misoprostol if he is satisfied you are at high risk of developing ulcers from your NSAID medicine.

Warning 3

Dizziness has been reported after taking misoprostol. Be cautious when driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.