Misoprostol is used to decrease the chance of having stomach ulcers in patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including aspirin. This medicine can cause uterine contraction and is sometimes used for labor induction and termination of pregnancy.

Misoprostol is an effective antiulcer medication used to prevent the secretion of acid in the stomach.

This medicine works by helping the stomach protect itself against acid damage, and decreases the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

Major & minor side effects for Misoprostol

• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Vaginal bleeding
• Pelvic pain and cramping
• Shortness of breath
• Allergic skin reaction
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
• Disrupted menstrual cycle

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. 

This medicine is should be used with caution in women who are breastfeeding.

Use of this medicine has been reported to cause bacterial infections in some patients.

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

This medicine has been associated with cases of uterine rupture when used for labor induction in some cases.

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

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

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. 

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

This medicine should be used with caution in patients having