Misoprostol : How to Use

Misoprostol - Systemic

Brand Names

Cytotec Misoprostol *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

Misoprostol is best taken with or after meals and at bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. To help prevent loose stools, diarrhea and abdominal cramping, always take this drug with food or milk.

Dosage

The dose of misoprostol will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of misoprostol If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

To prevent stomach ulcers in diseaseds taking anti-inflammatory medication including aspirin:
- For oral dosage form - tablets:
  - Adults 200 micrograms - mcg four times a day, with or after meals and at bedtime. Or, your dose may be 400 mcg two times a day with the last dose taken at bedtime. Your family doctor may reduce the dose to 100 mcg if you are sensitive to high doses.
  - Children and teenagers Dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.