Cytotec
Misoprostol tablets for preventing gastric ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers. It boosts the stomach's protective mucus layer while reducing acid output.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Misoprostol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mcg · 200mcg
This listing uses Cytotec as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cytotec vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cytotec details
- Alternative names
- misoprostol
- Therapeutic class
- Prostaglandin E1 Analog
- Pharmacological class
- Cytoprotective Agent
- Known off-label uses
- labor induction; postpartum haemorrhage prevention
- Contraindications
- pregnancy (when used for ulcer prevention); hypersensitivity to prostaglandins
- Minor side effects
- abdominal pain; diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; headache; uterine cramping
- Serious side effects
- uterine rupture, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Searle
- Onset Time
- 30 minutes
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids (Magnesium)
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Misoprostol tablets for preventing gastric ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers. It boosts the stomach's protective mucus layer while reducing acid output.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses gastric acid output and boosts mucous and bicarbonate synthesis, preserving cell integrity of stomach membranes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated during pregnancy due to high risk of abortion. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Cytotec is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Misoprostol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.