Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Misoprostol
Drug Class
Hormone Regulators
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 S.T.MOM?
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
Women of childbearing age
Important Warnings
Conditions where hypotension might precipitate severe complications (e
cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease)
Side Effects
Most common side effect is diarrhoea that may get severe and can be reduced by giving single doses not exceeding 200 mcg and by avoiding magnesium-containing antacids. Flatulencedizzinessheadacheabdominal painskin rashescrampshypotensionnauseavomitingdysmenorrheahypermenorrheaspoting.
Drug Interactions
Antacids.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 47.65
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 47.65
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Misoprostol, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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