Zitotec 25mcg Tablet
food interaction for Zitotec Tablet
alcohol interaction for Zitotec Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Zitotec Tablet
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Zitotec 25mcg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zitotec 25mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Zitotec 25mcg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Zitotec 25mcg 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 her body.
CAUTION
SALT INFORMATION FOR Zitotec 25mcg Tablet
Misoprostol(25mcg)
Zitotec tablet uses
{med_name} is used in medical abortion and post-delivery bleeding.
How zitotec tablet works
Zitotec 25mcg Tablet increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.
Common side effects of zitotec tablet
Cramps, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach cramp, Uterine contractions, Uterine cramps, Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), Infection following abortion
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Expert advice FOR Zitotec Tablet
- Misoprostol helps terminate pregnancy when used along with another medicine called mifepristone.
- It may also be used to prevent excessive bleeding after delivery.
- For pregnancy termination:
- Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
- Take it 36 – 48 hours after taking mifepristone.
- Rest for at least 3 hours after taking the medicine.
- If you vomit within 30 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately, as you may need to take another tablet.
- Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.
- Vaginal bleeding lasting for approximately 12 days may occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions FOR Zitotec 25mcg Tablet
Misoprostol
Q. What is Zitotec 25mcg Tablet and what is used for?
Zitotec 25mcg 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.
Q. How and in what dose should I take Zitotec 25mcg Tablet?
This medicine is administered only in a clinic or healthcare facility under the supervision of a gynaecologist.
Q. What should I expect after taking Zitotec 25mcg Tablet?
For medical termination of pregnancy: You may experience abdominal cramping, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea immediately after taking Zitotec 25mcg Tablet. You may also have vaginal bleeding within 4 hours of taking Zitotec 25mcg 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 Zitotec 25mcg Tablet) your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether pregnancy has been terminated or not.