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Misolog 200mcg Tablet

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Misolog 200mcg Tablet is a product of Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Misoprostol (200mcg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Misolog 200mcg Tablet

Description:

Misolog 200mcg Tablet is a medicine used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy). It is also used for preventing excessive bleeding after delivery. This medicine acts on the uterus and increases its contraction.

Misolog 200mcg Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicine to attain the maximum benefit. It should be taken with food or as your doctor's advice. It should be taken orally, by swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. If you experience vomiting within 30 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet. The medicine may take 24 hours to show its action and you experience bleeding.

Ordinary side effects of this medicine include infection following abortion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, uterine contractions or cramping, uterine bleeding, heavy bleeding, and fetal malformations. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, vaginal bleeding may last for 12 days, inform your doctor if it lasts for more than 12 days or you notice severe abdominal pain.

Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had an ectopic pregnancy, or you are breastfeeding or using an intrauterine device. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid strenuous activity like heavy exercise, running, and driving while abortion as it can affect the bleeding. Your doctor may perform an ultrasound or pelvic examination to check for abortion completion.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Misolog 200mcg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Misolog

  • Nausea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Constipation
  • Uterine bleeding
  • Diarrhea
  • Cramps
  • Abdominal pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Misolog 200mcg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Misolog 200mcg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Misolog 200mcg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Misolog 200mcg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Misolog 200mcg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. This medicine may be started with a low dose and then increased with caution by your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Misolog 200mcg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

FAQs:

What is Misolog 200mcg Tablet and what is used for?

Misolog 200mcg Tablet contains a medicine called Misoprostol. It helps in medical termination of the pregnancy. It is prescribed along with another medicine called Mifepristone. It is only used to terminate a pregnancy which should not be more than 63 days old, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period. It works by increasing the contractions of the uterus. It may also be used in the prevention or treatment of post-delivery bleeding and for cervical ripening.

How and in what dose should I take Misolog 200mcg Tablet?

This medicine is administered only in a clinic or healthcare facility under the supervision of a gynaecologist.

What should I expect after taking Misolog 200mcg Tablet?

For medical termination of pregnancy: You may experience abdominal cramping, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea immediately after taking Misolog 200mcg Tablet. You may also have vaginal bleeding within 4 hours of taking Misolog 200mcg Tablet. You may also be asked to stay at the clinic or healthcare center for at least 3 hours after taking this medicine. After 14 days of taking Mifepristone (pill you took before Misolog 200mcg Tablet) your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether pregnancy has been terminated or not.

Can Misolog 200mcg Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?

No, studies have shown that this medicine does not impair the fertility of the women. Your future chances of getting pregnant are as equal as of those who have not taken this medicine.

What are the common side effects of taking Misolog 200mcg Tablet?

The common side effects of using Misolog 200mcg Tablet are abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, uterine contractions, pelvic pain, and shivering. If you experience a very heavy vaginal bleeding or if any of these side effects bother you please consult with your gynaecologist.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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