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Misotrax 100 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Composition: Misoprostol
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Misotrax 100 MG Tablet is an effective antiulcer medication used to prevent the secretion of acid in the stomach. It is primarily used to prevent ulcers caused due to non-steroidal pain medication. This medicine can cause uterine contraction and is sometimes used for labor induction and termination of pregnancy.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Misotrax 100 MG Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Vaginal bleedingsevere
  • Pelvic pain and crampingsevere
  • Shortness of breath
  • Allergic skin reactionsevererare
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severerare
  • Disrupted menstrual cycle
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Misotrax 100 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed after 2-3 hours of administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3-5 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

Use of this medicine for the treatment of ulcers is not recommended for pregnant women as the risk of birth defects, abortion and other abnormalities are very high. All women of childbearing potential are advised to use adequate means of contraception while using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is should be used with caution in women who are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Misotrax 100 MG Tablet

  • Duodenal Ulcer

    Misotrax 100 MG Tablet is used to prevent and relieve the symptoms of ulcers caused in the upper parts of the small intestine.

  • Gastric Ulcer

    Misotrax 100 MG Tablet is used to prevent and relieve the symptoms of ulcers caused in the food pipe and stomach.

  • NSAID induced ulcers

    Misotrax 100 MG Tablet is used to prevent and treat ulcers caused due to use of non-steroidal pain medications like diclofenac, ibuprofen etc.

  • Induction of labor

    Misotrax 100 MG Tablet is used to induce labor in pregnant women.

  • Postpartum bleeding

    Misotrax 100 MG Tablet is also used to prevent and treat bleeding that happens after delivery.

  • Cervical ripening

    Misotrax 100 MG Tablet is also used for relaxing and softening the cervix prior to the onset of labor contractions.

  • Termination of pregnancy

    Misotrax 100 MG Tablet is also used to terminate or abort a pregnancy which is less than 49 days. It is used in combination with other medications and requires a doctor's supervision for the process to happen efficiently.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Misotrax 100 MG Tablet

  • Pregnancy

    This medicine should not be used to treat ulcers caused by the uptake of non-steroidal pain medication or otherwise by pregnant women. It can cause birth defects, abortions, uterine rupture etc.

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to it or any other medicine which are prostaglandin analogues.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

  • Overdose

    Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include sleepiness, diarrhea, severe stomach pain and cramps, fever, decreased pulse etc.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

  • Dinoprostonesevere
  • Antacids containing magnesiummoderate

Disease interactions

  • Disease

    Information not available.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Misotrax 100 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. This medicine is usually taken with meals before bedtime. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medicine. Certain temporary side effects like nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain are likely in the first few days after you start taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if these symptoms last for more than a week.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Use of this medicine for the treatment of ulcers is not recommended for pregnant women as the risk of birth defects, abortion and other abnormalities are very high. All women of childbearing potential are advised to use adequate means of contraception while using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is should be used with caution in women who are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

  • Bacterial infections

    - Use of this medicine has been reported to cause bacterial infections in some patients. Any instance of infection after using this medicine should be informed to the doctor.

  • Excessive bleeding

    - Use of this medicine has been associated with excessive bleeding in some patients and hence any such instance should be reported to the doctor.

  • Uterine rupture

    - This medicine has been associated with cases of uterine rupture when used for labor induction in some cases. Caution is advised while using this medicine if the patient is in the late thirties and beyond or the delivery is cesarean.

  • Diarrhea

    - Use of this medicine can cause diarrhea and hence should not be coadministered with other diarrhea causing medications.

  • Severe anemia

    - Use of this medicine is not recommended for women with severe anemia.

  • Other disease

    - The safety and efficacy of this medicine is not established for patients suffering from heart disease, diabetes, kidney impairment or respiratory disease. Hence, caution is advised in such cases.

  • Use in smokkers

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients who are heavy smokers as the risk of adverse effects is significantly higher.

  • Use in pregnancy

    - This medicine can cause birth defects, abortions and other serious complications if given to pregnant women. Hence, use of this medicine for treatment or prevention of ulcers is not recommended. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future.

  • Gastro-intestinal problems

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients having

Other details

  • To be taken with food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Causes sleepiness

How it works

Prostaglandin is a natural substance produced in the body which reduces gastric acid secretion and protects the walls of the stomach. This medicine has a similar action to prostaglandin and has anti-ulcer and oxytocin-like properties.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Miscellaneous GI agents
Schedule
Schedule H

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