Cytotec Dosage

Generic name: misoprostol
Drug class: Miscellaneous GI agents

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  TAB: 100 mcg, 200 mcg

NSAID GI ulcer prevention

[100-200 mcg PO qid]

Info: give w/ meals, last dose at bedtime

Constipation, chronic

[600-2400 mcg/day PO divided bid-qid]

Info: for use in refractory cases; give w/ meals, last dose at bedtime

Cervical ripening

[25 mcg PV q3-6h]

Max: 50 mcg/dose; Info: for use at or near term; wait >4h after last dose before adding oxytocin; for hospital use only

Early pregnancy termination

[800 mcg buccally x1]

Info: pt must be <71 days from 1st day of last menstrual period; use w/in 24-48h of mifepristone per protocol; call Danco Labs 1-877-432-7596 for more info

Renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .