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Miprost Benefits & Uses

Miprost is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Miprost Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Post Delivery Bleeding Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Miprost Related Warnings

Is the use of Miprost safe for pregnant women?

Miprost has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Miprost without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Miprost safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Miprost. Immediately discontinue Miprost if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Miprost on the Kidneys?

Miprost rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Miprost on the Liver?

Miprost can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Miprost on the Heart?

Miprost may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Miprost with Other Drugs

Miprost should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Oxytocin

Moderate

Naproxen,Esomeprazole

Magaldrate

Calcium Carbonate

Magnesium hydroxide

Mild

Naproxen

Miprost Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Miprost unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Miprost

Is this Miprost habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Miprost has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Miprost does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Miprost only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Miprost for mental disorders.

No

Miprost Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Miprost

There is no information on the effects of taking Miprost with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Miprost

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Miprost with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Miprost

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Miprost cause infertility?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Miprost does not cause infertility. Miprost induced infertility has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are considering for next future pregnancy, then you are advised to avoid pregnancy for at least one month or one menstrual cycle from the last dose of Miprost.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Miprost cause bleeding?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Miprost causes bleeding this occurs due to the expelling the tissues of the fetus from the uterus. But if you observe that the heavy bleeding is continuing for more than 2 hours or usage of a sanitary napkin is more than 2 pads every hour, then this situation warrants immediate hospitalization to recover from blood loss. In case of incomplete or unsuccessful abortion, you may require surgical procedures. The heavy bleeding can be due to uterine rupture. However, this is a rare situation which occurs only in very few cases.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Miprost cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Miprost causes nausea and vomiting, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Miprost used to induce labour?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Miprost is used to induce labour in the third trimester. It induces labour by causing relaxation of cervix uteri (which is a lower part of the uterus). This process is known as cervix ripening.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can I take Miprost with paracetamol?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Miprost can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Miprost along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.