Breeky 200mcg Tab

What it is used for: Labour Inducer.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used to start labor, cause an abortion, prevent and treat stomach ulcers, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.

How it works: It may help prevent you getting ulcers in your stomach or the part it empties into, called the duodenum. These ulcers could be caused by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac and naproxen. The way NSAIDs work means they reduce the amount of prostaglandins in your stomach and intestine. This can cause indigestion and lead to ulcers forming. The Misoprostol tablets will replace these prostaglandins and help to protect your stomach and intestine, so you can continue getting benefit from your NSAID. It also reduces acid and increases bicarbonate in your stomach secretions.

Active ingredient: Misoprostol.

Reported side effects: Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (angioedema) , difficulty in breathing , swelling of the extremities (hands and feet) , prolonged heavy or painful bleeding , abnormal contractions of the womb , skin rashes , diarrhoea , dizziness , headache , stomach pain , constipation , wind , indigestion , feeling or being sick , Birth defects (foetal malformations) , cramping , Tearing of the womb (uterine rupture) after administration of prostaglandins in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, mainly in women with previous deliveries of a child or with a scar of a caesarean section. Seek urgent medical attention.

Known drug interactions: Antacids with magnesium , NSAIDs

To heal ulcers in your stomach or duodenum : Take two 200 microgram twice a day with food. Alternatively you can take one misoprostol tablet four times a day, at regular intervals with food. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustments.

Active ingredient: Misoprostol. Labelled strength: 200mcg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Breeky Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.