Eprostol 25mcg Tablet

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is a medicine used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy). It is also used for preventing excessive bleeding after delivery. This medicine acts on the uterus and increases its contraction.

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicine to attain the maximum benefit. It should be taken with food or as your doctor’s advice. It should be taken orally, by swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. If you experience vomiting within 30 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet. The medicine may take 24 hours to show its action and you experience bleeding.

Common side effects of this medicine include infection following abortion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, uterine contractions or cramping, uterine bleeding, heavy bleeding, and fetal malformations. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, vaginal bleeding may last for 12 days, inform your doctor if it lasts for more than 12 days or you notice severe abdominal pain.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had an ectopic pregnancy, or you are breastfeeding or using an intrauterine device. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid strenuous activity like heavy exercise, running, and driving while abortion as it can affect the bleeding. Your doctor may perform an ultrasound or pelvic examination to check for abortion completion.

Medical abortion

Post-delivery bleeding

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.

Q: What if you forget to take Eprostol Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Eprostol 25mcg Tablet, it is likely that the termination will not be fully effective. Talknto your doctor if you forget to take Eprostol 25mcg Tablet.

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet helps terminate pregnancy when used along with another medicine called mifepristone.

It may also be used to prevent excessive bleeding after delivery.

For pregnancy termination:Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.Take it 36 – 48 hours after taking mifepristone.Rest for at least 3 hours after taking the medicine.If you vomit within 30 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately, as you may need to take another tablet.Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.Vaginal bleeding lasting for approximately 12 days may occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.

Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.

Take it 36 – 48 hours after taking mifepristone.

Rest for at least 3 hours after taking the medicine.

If you vomit within 30 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately, as you may need to take another tablet.

Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.

Vaginal bleeding lasting for approximately 12 days may occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.

It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.

Q. What is Eprostol 25mcg Tablet and what is used for?

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet contains a medicine called Misoprostol. It helps in medical termination of the pregnancy. It is prescribed along with another medicine called Mifepristone. It is only used to terminate a pregnancy which should not be more than 63 days old, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period. It works by increasing the contractions of the uterus. It may also be used in the prevention or treatment of post-delivery bleeding and for cervical ripening.

Q. How and in what dose should I take Eprostol 25mcg Tablet?

This medicine is administered only in a clinic or healthcare facility under the supervision of a gynaecologist.

Q. What should I expect after taking Eprostol 25mcg Tablet?

For medical termination of pregnancy: You may experience abdominal cramping, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea immediately after taking Eprostol 25mcg Tablet. You may also have vaginal bleeding within 4 hours of taking Eprostol 25mcg Tablet. You may also be asked to stay at the clinic or healthcare center for at least 3 hours after taking this medicine. After 14 days of taking Mifepristone (pill you took before Eprostol 25mcg Tablet) your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether pregnancy has been terminated or not.

Q. Can Eprostol 25mcg Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?

No, studies have shown that this medicine does not impair the fertility of the women. Your future chances of getting pregnant are as equal as of those who have not taken this medicine.

Q. What are the common side effects of taking Eprostol 25mcg Tablet?

The common side effects of using Eprostol 25mcg Tablet are abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, uterine contractions, pelvic pain, and shivering. If you experience a very heavy vaginal bleeding or if any of these side effects bother you please consult with your gynaecologist.

Nausea

Dyspepsia

Vomiting

Flatulence

Constipation

Uterine bleeding

Diarrhea

Cramps

Abdominal pain

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Eprostol 25mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:UNSAFE

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding:CAUTION

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving:UNSAFE

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. This medicine may be started with a low dose and then increased with caution by your doctor.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Eprostol 25mcg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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