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Gestarest Benefits & Uses

Gestarest is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Abortion

Gestarest 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: Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: 24 to 48 hrs after 1st dose patient should place two 200 mcg misoprostol tablets in each cheek pouch and swallow it after 30min

Gestarest Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gestarest is used -

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Angioedema

Moderate

Peripheral Edema
Hypertension
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Pelvic Pain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Headache
Dyspepsia
Chills
पेट की गैस

Common

Uterine Cramps
Uterine Bleeding

Gestarest Related Warnings

Is the use of Gestarest safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gestarest. If you are pregnant, do not take Gestarest without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Gestarest safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Gestarest. If you see any side effects, stop taking Gestarest immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Gestarest again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gestarest on the Kidneys?

Gestarest has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gestarest on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Gestarest. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gestarest on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Gestarest. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gestarest with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Omeprazole

Amoxicillin

Methylprednisolone

Hydrocortisone

Dexamethasone

Triamcinolone

Moderate

Mild

Amitriptyline

Naproxen

Gestarest Contraindications

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

Bleeding
Anemia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Diabetes
Allergy
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gestarest

Is this Gestarest habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gestarest has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gestarest as it does not make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Gestarest only as per medical advice.

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

Gestarest is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gestarest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gestarest

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Gestarest with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gestarest

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gestarest with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mifeprex® (mifepristone)

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 654

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cytotec® (misoprostol)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 858-859

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 319-320

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mifeprex® (mifepristone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plan B (Levonorgestrel)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 318,322

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 348-352

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