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Misoprostol

(other types of Misoprostol)

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Information on Misoprostol

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Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects .

Tablets
Chemical Name: MISOPROSTOL (mye-soe-PROST-ole)

Common uses
Misoprostol 200mcg is a prostaglandin used to prevent stomach ulcers in certain patients. It is also used in combination with another drug to end pregnancy. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Before using
WARNING: Use of Misoprostol 200mcg during pregnancy can cause abortion, premature birth, or birth defects. Rupture of the womb (uterus) has occurred in pregnant women using misoprostol to start labor, or when using it to cause abortion after the eighth week of pregnancy. Misoprostol should not be taken to reduce the risk of ulcers due to aspirin or related drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen) if you are pregnant. This drug should not be used to reduce the risk of NSAID ulcers if you are of childbearing age, unless you are at high risk of having an ulcer, or ulcer complications. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before using Misoprostol 200mcg for this purpose. If a woman must use Misoprostol 200mcg, four requirements must be met: 1) negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before starting use of misoprostol; 2) be able to use effective measures to prevent pregnancy (contraception); 3) receive oral and written warnings on the dangers of misoprostol use in women of childbearing age and the risks of possible birth control failure; 4) must begin taking this drug only on the second or third day of the next normal menstrual period. Misoprostol 200mcg must not be shared with others. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including stomach or intestinal disorders, any allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Misoprostol 200mcg.

Directions
Follow the directions for using Misoprostol 200mcg provided by your doctor. MISOPROSTOL 200mcg COMES with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Misoprostol 200mcg. TAKE MISOPROSTOL 200mcg with food or milk. STORE MISOPROSTOL 200mcg at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF MISOPROSTOL 200mcg, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions
FOR WOMEN: DO NOT USE MISOPROSTOL 200mcg if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control while taking this drug for ulcer prevention. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. USE OF MISOPROSTOL 200mcg DURING PREGNANCY has resulted in fetal and newborn death, or harm or death in the mother. IT IS UNKNOWN IF MISOPROSTOL 200mcg IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Misoprostol 200mcg.

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, gas, headache, vomiting, and constipation. If they continue and are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience menstrual irregularities or unusual/heavy vaginal bleeding. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include sleepiness, tremors, seizures, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, and slow heart rate.

Additional information
DO NOT SHARE MISOPROSTOL 200mcg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE MISOPROSTOL 200mcg for other health conditions. KEEP MISOPROSTOL 200mcg out of the reach of children.

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