Gastric Ulcer
A gastric ulcer is an ulcer that forms in the stomach. It sits within the wider group of peptic ulcers, which also covers ulcers of the duodenum. Symptoms that persist or worsen deserve a medical assessment rather than prolonged self-treatment.
Medicine used to treat Gastric Ulcer
Key points
- A gastric ulcer affects the stomach, while a duodenal ulcer affects the duodenum; the two are distinct conditions.
- Cytotec tablets contain misoprostol and list gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer prophylaxis among their uses.
- Pharmacy partners in India ship orders to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
Gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer
Peptic ulcer is the umbrella term, and the stomach is one of the sites it covers. The duodenum is another, and it has its own page: duodenal ulcer. General digestive topics are gathered under digestive health.
Misoprostol tablets
Cytotec is a tablet containing misoprostol, available in 100 mcg and 200 mcg strengths. Its listed uses are gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer prophylaxis. You can read more about the ingredient on the misoprostol page, the product itself at Cytotec, and the preventive use at peptic ulcer prophylaxis.
Safety
Suitability for misoprostol depends on your own medical history and on the other medicines you take, so raise both with your doctor or pharmacist before you start. Do not begin, stop or change treatment on the basis of general information alone.
When to see a doctor
Stomach symptoms can have more than one cause, and sorting them out usually needs a proper assessment. Book an appointment if pain keeps coming back, if it disturbs sleep or eating, or if it is not settling. Severe pain, or pain that is clearly getting worse, should be checked without delay. A doctor can decide which tests are appropriate and which treatment fits your case.
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