Misoprostol

Misoprostol

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Questions & Answers

Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

  • more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen 
Do not use
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. 
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • liver disease
  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) 
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

 taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage. 

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • new symptoms occur
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
  • redness or swelling is present
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

These could be signs of a serious condition. 

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

 ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. 

Do not use
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. 
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • liver disease
  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) 
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

 taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • new symptoms occur
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
  • redness or swelling is present
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

These could be signs of a serious condition. 

Legal Issues

There is currently no legal information available for this drug.

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • nasal congestion
    • cough
    • headache
    • minor aches and pains
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive 

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Misoprostol Manufacturers


  • Cardinal Health
    Misoprostol Tablet [Cardinal Health]
  • Apotheca, Inc.
    Misoprostol Tablet [Apotheca, Inc.]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Misoprostol Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
    Misoprostol Tablet [H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.]
  • Gavis Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Misoprostol Tablet [Gavis Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Novel Laboratories, Inc.
    Misoprostol Tablet [Novel Laboratories, Inc.]
  • Genbiopro Inc
    Misoprostol Tablet [Genbiopro Inc]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Misoprostol Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc
    Misoprostol Tablet [Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc]
  • Clinical Solutions Wholesale
    Misoprostol Tablet [Clinical Solutions Wholesale]
  • American Health Packaging
    Misoprostol Tablet [American Health Packaging]
  • Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
    Misoprostol Tablet [Dispensing Solutions, Inc.]
  • Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Misoprostol Tablet [Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • Readymeds
    Misoprostol Tablet [Readymeds]
  • Greenstone Llc
    Misoprostol Tablet [Greenstone Llc]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Misoprostol Tablet [Bryant Ranch Prepack]

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