How many times is misoprostol taken?

The recommended adult oral dose of Cytotec for reducing the risk of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers is 200 mcg four times daily with food. If this dose cannot be tolerated, a dose of 100 mcg can be used.

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Can I take misoprostol in 2 doses?

Repeated doses of misoprostol following an initial vaginal dose resulted in increased efficacy, but only in gestations greater than 56 days of gestation, however. Other research also indicates that administering two doses of misoprostol can improve efficacy at later gestational ages.

Which route of misoprostol is more effective?

Administration of misoprostol by the sublingual route is better than the oral and vaginal routes for cervical ripening.

When can misoprostol be repeated?

The ACOG states that one repeat dose may be administered no earlier than 3 h after the first dose and typically within 7 days, if there is no response to the first dose (ACOG, 2015).

Can I take all 4 misoprostol at a time?

For example, you can take all 4 misoprostol tablets at once, or you can take them in two separate lots of 2 tablets, 2 hours apart. Contact your doctor immediately if you have forgotten to take your misoprostol and it is more than 48 hours after you have taken mifepristone.

What happens if you take too much misoprostol?

Clinical signs that may indicate an overdose are sedation, tremor, convulsions, dyspnea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, palpitations, hypotension, or bradycardia. Symptoms should be treated with supportive therapy. It is not known if misoprostol acid is dialyzable.

Is misoprostol taken orally with water?

In most cases, Misoprostol is prescribed orally as a single dose with a glass of water.

How many misoprostol can I take for 6 weeks?

Termination of pregnancies of <6 weeks gestation with a single dose of 800 microg of vaginal misoprostol.

Can I poop after taking misoprostol?

Diarrhea is common with misoprostol and usually occurs about two weeks after you start taking it, and lasts for about a week. Be sure to keep up your intake of fluids and minerals/electrolytes to prevent dehydration. Persistent diarrhea may sometimes lead to a large loss of your body’s water and minerals.