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Can Misoprostol Be Taken Orally?
Question: HI
CAN THIS SECOND TABLET (GROUP OF FOUR) MISOPROSTOL TAKEN ORALLY.
IS IT SAFE AND FINE TO SWALLOW IT.
CAN THIS SECOND TABLET (GROUP OF FOUR) MISOPROSTOL TAKEN ORALLY.
IS IT SAFE AND FINE TO SWALLOW IT.
Brief Answer:
Safe and can be taken orally
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, the misoprostol tablets can be taken both orally or can be inserted in vagina.
Oral intake can induce vomiting.
Moreover, the action of misoprostol is better if inserted vaginally.
Therefore, it is better to take these tablets vaginally rather than orally.
Both routes are safe.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Safe and can be taken orally
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, the misoprostol tablets can be taken both orally or can be inserted in vagina.
Oral intake can induce vomiting.
Moreover, the action of misoprostol is better if inserted vaginally.
Therefore, it is better to take these tablets vaginally rather than orally.
Both routes are safe.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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