Cytotec
Misoprostol 100mcg and 200mcg tablets, used for gastric and duodenal ulcer, ulcer prophylaxis and medical termination of pregnancy. A prostaglandin E1 analogue.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Misoprostol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Cytotec on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Gastric Ulcer · Duodenal Ulcer · Peptic Ulcer Prophylaxis · Medical Termination of Pregnancy
- Therapeutic class
- Prostaglandin E1 Analogue
- Pharmacological class
- Prostaglandin Analogue
- Known off-label uses
- induction of labour; postpartum haemorrhage
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hypersensitivity to prostaglandins
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause uterine contractions; monitor for diarrhoea; take with food
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; abdominal pain; nausea; flatulence
- Moderate side effects
- dysmenorrhoea; vaginal bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 30 minutes
- Duration
- 3–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- magnesium-containing antacids
- Age restrictions
- Consult physician for use in minors.
Serious side effects
uterine rupture, requires immediate medical attention; severe dehydration, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Misoprostol 100mcg and 200mcg tablets, used for gastric and duodenal ulcer, ulcer prophylaxis and medical termination of pregnancy. A prostaglandin E1 analogue.
Mechanism of action
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue. It replaces the protective prostaglandins often depleted by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the stomach lining, increasing bicarbonate production and reducing acid secretion.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated due to risk of inducing labour or miscarriage. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk.
Cytotec is the Pfizer brand name for misoprostol, a standard medication used for gastric ulcer management, duodenal ulcer treatment, and ulcer prophylaxis. Available as oral tablets in 100mcg and 200mcg strengths, this synthetic prostaglandin analogue assists in maintaining a protective lining in the digestive system. It is often utilised to facilitate recovery from acid related digestive conditions.
Buying Cytotec online
Generic misoprostol, much of it made in India, offers a cost effective alternative to the original brand for long term use.
What you will receive
Cytotec is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Cytotec.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Misoprostol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.