Do not take misoprostol to prevent ulcers if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Misoprostol may cause miscarriages premature labor or birth defects. If you are a woman of childbearing age you may take misoprostol to prevent ulcers only if you have had a negative pregnancy test in the past 2 weeks and if you use a reliable method of birth control while taking misoprostol. You must begin taking misoprostol on the second or third day of your menstrual period. If you become pregnant while taking misoprostol stop taking it and call your doctor immediately.Before taking misoprostol ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturers information for the patient and read it carefully. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking misoprostol.Do not let anyone else take your medication especially a woman who is or may become pregnant.

Take misoprostol tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take your doses at regular intervals this medication is usually taken with meals and at bedtime with food. Taking this medication with food reduces the chance of diarrhea or stomach upset. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

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.

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Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking including non-prescription medicines nutritional supplements or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol if you smoke or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

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.

If you miss a dose take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

This medicine 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.

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C 77 degrees F. Keep in a dry place. Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

It can take several days of therapy with misoprostol before your stomach pains improve. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse. You can take antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.
Do not take misoprostol to prevent ulcers if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Misoprostol may cause miscarriages premature labor or birth defects. If you are a woman of childbearing age you may take misoprostol to prevent ulcers only if you have had a negative pregnancy test in the past 2 weeks and if you use a reliable method of birth control while taking misoprostol. You must begin taking misoprostol on the second or third day of your menstrual period. If you become pregnant while taking misoprostol stop taking it and call your doctor immediately.Before taking misoprostol ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturers information for the patient and read it carefully. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking misoprostol.Do not let anyone else take your medication especially a woman who is or may become pregnant.