How to take Misoprostol (Cytotec)?
How to take Misoprostol (Cytotec)? How to take Misoprostol (Cytotec), If you are taking this mifepristone to prevent stomach ulcers, take it by mouth usually four times a day, after meals,…
How to take Misoprostol (Cytotec), If you are taking this mifepristone to prevent stomach ulcers, take it by mouth usually four times a day, after meals, and at bedtime to minimize diarrhea, or as directed by your doctor. If you are taking this medication for abortion, take it by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor
Misoprostol is usually taken with meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor’s instructions. You may have nausea, stomach cramps, or diarrhea while taking this medicine, especially during the first few weeks after you start taking misoprostol. These symptoms typically last for about a week. Call your doctor if you have severe nausea, stomach pain, or diarrhea lasting longer than 8 days. Read all medication guides or patient instructions provided with this medicine each time you reception of a new supply.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Ask your doctor before using an antacid, and use only the type your doctor recommends. Some antacids can increase your risk of diarrhea while you are taking misoprostol.
FDA pregnancy category X. Misoprostol can cause birth defects, premature birth, uterine rupture, miscarriage, or incomplete miscarriage, and dangerous uterine bleeding. Do not use misoprostol if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine, and for at least 1 month after your treatment ends.
If you are able to become pregnant, you will need to have a negative pregnancy test before you start taking misoprostol. Treatment with this medicine should begin on the second or third day of your menstrual period.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.]
Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and helps protect the stomach from damage that can be caused by taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.
Misoprostol is used to prevent stomach ulcers during treatment with aspirin or an NSAID.
cytotec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How to take Misoprostol (Cytotec)? How to take Misoprostol (Cytotec), If you are taking this mifepristone to prevent stomach ulcers, take it by mouth usually four times a day, after meals,…