Cytotec

The recommended dose for adults is 0.2 mg taken 3-4 times daily with a meal. The last dose is taken before bedtime. In case of bad tolerance one time dose should be reduced up to 0.1 mg.

Due to ability of Cytotec to diarrhea, it must be used very cautiously in patients with inflammatory bowel disease or any other condition to avoid dangerous conditions caused by considerable loss of fluid. The risk is diminished by taking the medication with food. Also avoid taking it with a magnesium-containing antacid.

Cytotec cannot be prescribed for adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnant and breastfeeding women (as it causes contraction of uterus muscle and consequently abortion, birth defects and premature birth), and patients with renal impairment.

The most common adverse reactions are vomit, diarrhea, abdominal pain. In rare cases rash, drowsiness, hypo or hypertension, headache, menstrual cramps, nausea, and flatulence.

No significant interaction of any medications with Cytotec has been reported about.

If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you remember. But do not take if it is too late or almost time for your next dose. Do not increase your recommended dose. Take your doses at about the same time each day to avoid missing a dose.

Symptoms of Cytotec overdose has not been determined exactly though if you experience, drowsiness, tremor, diarrhea, stomach upset, pain in the stomach, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat low blood pressure, seizures, fever maybe you took an excessive quantity of this medication. If you suppose that took too much of this medication seek medical attention immediately.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, sunlight, kids and pets in a tight container.

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