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32.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Medical abortion Post-delivery bleeding

COMPOSITION:
Misoprostol (200mcg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Kontrac 200mcg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Kontrac 200mcg Tablet should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

Kontrac 200mcg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Kontrac 200mcg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kontrac 200mcg 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

Kontrac 200mcg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kontrac 200mcg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Misoprostol   200mcg

Uses of Kontrac Tablet
Kontrac 200mcg Tablet is used in medical abortion and post-delivery bleeding.

How to use Kontrac Tablet
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. Kontrac 200mcg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Kontrac Tablet works
Kontrac 200mcg Tablet increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Uterine bleeding , Infection following abortion, Uterine cramps.

Expert advice for Kontrac Tablet
If you are taking Kontrac orally, then it is best taken with food and do not take antacids that contain magnesium along with it. Ask your doctor for help in selecting a suitable antacid. Take Kontrac only as prescribed by the doctor because in some cases, miscarriages caused by Kontrac are likely to be incomplete which may result in serious medical complications, leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility. Notify the doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Kontrac safe?
Yes. Kontrac is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Kontrac available or sold over the counter?
No. Kontrac is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Q. Is Kontrac effective orally?
Yes. Kontrac is effective orally

Q. Is Kontrac available and legal in India?
Yes. Kontrac is legally available in India

Q. Can I take Kontrac with Advil, Vicodin, hydrocodone?
Kontrac may be taken with Advil (ibuprofen), Vicodin (paracetamol and hydrocodone), and hydrocodone if prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Does Kontrac cause weight gain?
There is no evidence of Kontrac causing weight gain. If you notice any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.