Misoprostol

Alternate Name: miSOPROStol

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiulcer, Protectant, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MCG

Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This medicine can cause miscarriage, premature birth, or birth defects if taken during pregnancy. You will need to have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before you start using this medicine. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month or through 1 menstrual cycle after you stop using this medicine. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Begin using this medicine on the 2nd or 3rd day of your next monthly period. This is to make sure you are not pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel problems, bowel problems, or a history of stomach ulcers or major surgeries (including cesarean section, uterine surgery). This medicine may cause diarrhea in some people. The diarrhea will usually disappear within a few days as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if the diarrhea is severe or does not stop after a week. This medicine may cause uterine rupture. It is dangerous for anyone else to use your medicine. Do not give this medicine to another person. Keep your unused tablets in a safe and secure place. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. You must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before you will be allowed to take this medicine. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you miss a period, stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away., Begin taking this medicine on the 2nd or 3rd day of your monthly period. This is to make sure you are not pregnant., Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, heart or blood vessel problems, stomach ulcers, Crohn disease, colitis, or other bowel problems., Call your doctor right away if you have severe diarrhea, nausea, or stomach cramps or pain., It is dangerous for anyone else to use your medicine. Keep your unused tablets in a safe and secure place., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.