Cytotec
Misoprostol tablets are sold as Cytotec for gastric and duodenal ulcers and to prevent peptic ulcers caused by NSAIDs. Several strengths and pack sizes are available, and prices are given per tablet.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mcg | 30 tablets | US$57.00 | US$1.90 |
| 100mcg | 60 tablets | US$85.20 | US$1.42 |
| 100mcg | 90 tablets | US$108.90 | US$1.21 |
| 100mcg | 120 tablets | US$132.00 | US$1.10 |
| 100mcg | 180 tablets | US$178.20 | US$0.99 |
| 100mcg | 270 tablets | US$251.10 | US$0.93 |
| 100mcg | 360 tablets | US$327.60 | US$0.91 |
| 200mcg | 10 tablets | US$25.50 | US$2.55 |
| 200mcg | 20 tablets | US$47.60 | US$2.38 |
| 200mcg | 30 tablets | US$68.70 | US$2.29 |
| 200mcg | 60 tablets | US$129.00 | US$2.15 |
| 200mcg | 90 tablets | US$185.40 | US$2.06 |
| 200mcg | 120 tablets | US$235.20 | US$1.96 |
| 200mcg | 180 tablets | US$279.00 | US$1.55 |
| 200mcg | 270 tablets | US$388.80 | US$1.44 |
| 200mcg | 360 tablets | US$504.00 | US$1.40 |
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Misoprostol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Cytotec on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Gastric Ulcer · Duodenal Ulcer · Peptic Ulcer Prophylaxis
- Therapeutic class
- Prostaglandin E1 Analogue
- Pharmacological class
- Prostaglandin Analogue
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hypersensitivity to prostaglandins
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause uterine contractions; monitor for diarrhoea; take with food
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; abdominal pain; nausea; flatulence
- Moderate side effects
- dysmenorrhoea; vaginal bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 30 minutes
- Duration
- 3–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- magnesium-containing antacids
- Age restrictions
- Consult physician for use in minors.
Serious side effects
uterine rupture, requires immediate medical attention; severe dehydration, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Misoprostol 100mcg and 200mcg tablets, a prostaglandin E1 analogue that protects the stomach lining, for gastric and duodenal ulcers and to prevent ulcers caused by NSAIDs. It must not be taken in pregnancy.
Mechanism of action
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue. It replaces the protective prostaglandins often depleted by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the stomach lining, increasing bicarbonate production and reducing acid secretion.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated due to risk of inducing labour or miscarriage. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk.
Cytotec contains misoprostol and comes as a tablet in 100mcg and 200mcg strengths. It is used for gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, and for peptic ulcer prophylaxis. The originator company is Pfizer.
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue. It replaces the protective prostaglandins that NSAIDs deplete in the stomach lining, raising bicarbonate production and lowering acid secretion. It acts within about 30 minutes, and its effect lasts 3 to 6 hours. It should be taken with food, and diarrhoea needs monitoring. Cytotec must not be used in pregnancy, because it can induce labour or miscarriage, and it is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to prostaglandins.
Ordering Cytotec from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to a week and Standard Airmail up to three weeks, and prices show in ringgit by default. Choose your strength and pack size; both strengths sit in the digestive health range.
FAQ
Do I get the original Cytotec?
No. Cytotec is the original brand from Pfizer; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (misoprostol) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What does Cytotec cost?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Cytotec comes in 100 and 200mcg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
How soon does Cytotec start working?
Misoprostol usually kicks in within 30 minutes, and the effect tends to last around 3 to 6 hours. Timing varies from one person to the next.
What side effects should I know about with Cytotec?
The ones people notice most with misoprostol are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and flatulence. Some people also get dysmenorrhoea and vaginal bleeding. Rarer but serious: uterine rupture and severe dehydration. These need urgent medical help.
Which conditions is Cytotec taken for?
Cytotec contains misoprostol and is taken for gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcers and peptic ulcer prophylaxis. Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue.
Which medicines don't mix with Cytotec?
Misoprostol can interact with magnesium-containing antacids. Before you start Cytotec, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Can I order Cytotec online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Cytotec. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Cytotec for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Cytotec is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Cytotec.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Misoprostol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.