Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Misoprostol
Chemical Class
Methyl Ester
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A02BB01, G02AD06
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Misolix?
Uses
Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and helps protect the stomach lining from damage that can be caused by taking aspirin or a nonsteroidal ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Methyl Ester
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Methyl Ester. It belongs to PGE-I-agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Misoprostol is 382.54.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
200 ug — 6 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take misoprostol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Do not share misoprostol with another p
3
Child
Safety not established
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to misoprostol or other prostaglandins
To make sure misoprostol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or other intestinal problems
or if you are dehydrated
May cause birth defects
Do not use if you are pregnant, unless misoprostol is beeing used for pregnancy related conditions
Important Warnings
Misoprostol can cause birth defects, premature birth, uterine rupture, miscarriage, or incomplete miscarriage and dangerous uterine bleeding
Do not use misoprostol to prevent stomach ulcers if you are pregnant
If you are able to become pregnant, you will need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment
You will also need to use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy during treatment
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Misoprostol may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe ongoing stomach discomfort or diarrheaor dehydration --dizzinessconfusionfeeling very thirstyless urination. Common misoprostol side effects may include: diarrhea and stomach pain. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: antacids . This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with misoprostol
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 578.29
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 28 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 28Rs 578.29
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