Misoprostol Oral Tablet 100Mcg Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Misoprostol: Oral tablet (100mcg)

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Misoprostol 100mcg Tab
Greenstone Ltd
Pill Identification: G 5007 
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Misoprostol 100mcg Tab

What is this Medicine?

MISOPROSTOL (mye soe PROST ole) helps to prevent stomach ulcers in patients who take medicines like ibuprofen and aspirin and who are at high risk of complications from ulcers.

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Misoprostol: Oral tablet(100mcg)
Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*
*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
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Misoprostol 100mcg Tablet

NDC: 597625007
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
NSAID-induced Ulcer Prophylaxis

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Early Pregnancy Failure, Pregnancy Termination, Intrauterine Fetal Death, Kidney Transplant Rejection Prophylaxis, Gastric Ulcer, Labor Induction, Duodenal Ulcer, Postpartum Bleeding, Cervical Ripening Induction

Storage Information
Store in a dry place
Store at 77 degrees F
Misoprostol 100mcg Tablet
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Greenstone Ltd
Pill Identification: G 5007 
Shape: round
Color: white
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Reported Side Effects for Misoprostol 100mcg Tablet

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Menstrual Cramps Incidence:
0.1%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Irregular Periods Incidence:
0.3%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Breakthrough Bleeding Incidence:
0.7%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Constipation Incidence:
1.1%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Upset Stomach Incidence:
2.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Headache Incidence:
2.4%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Gas Incidence:
2.9%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Vomiting Incidence:
3.2%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Upset Stomach Incidence:
3.2%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Stomach Pain Incidence:
7.0-20.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Loose Stools Incidence:
14.0-40.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
High Body Temperature Incidence:
30.0-40.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Chills Incidence:
30.0-40.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
Shivering Incidence:
30.0-40.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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FIRST Trimester

Class X - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities or risks. The use of the product is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.

SECOND Trimester

Class X - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities or risks. The use of the product is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.

THIRD Trimester

Class X - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities or risks. The use of the product is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.


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