How long does it take for misoprostol to dissolve vaginally?

6. Lie down for about 30 minutes after you insert the misoprostol tablets to allow the tablets to dissolve.

How far should you insert misoprostol?

The most ideal place is to push the tablets behind the cervix at the top of the vagina. As long as you push them as high in the vagina as you can, they will work. Some women will place all 4 tablets at once.

How do you take Cytotec Pfizer?

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Cytotec should be taken for the duration of NSAID therapy as prescribed by the physician. Cytotec should be taken with a meal, and the last dose of the day should be at bedtime.

Can I use lube to insert misoprostol?

Some clinicians use a water-based alkaline lubricant to relieve the insertional discomfort of vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening. However, prostaglandins can be inactivated by exposure to elevated pH, and so the use of these lubricants may reduce their efficacy.

Is Cytotec painful?

The worst worst pain hits you 3/5 hours after taking the pill. Be heavy medicated and prepare for a heavy heavy flow and don’t forget to drink water. I took 4 pills of Cytotec after a miscarriage. I experienced very minor cramping and bleeding for less than 24 hours.

What are the side effects of Cytotec?

The most common side effects of Cytotec include:

diarrhea,
stomach pain,
nausea,
upset stomach,
gas,
vaginal bleeding or spotting,
heavy menstrual flow, and.
menstrual cramps.

What is the side effect of Cytotec to the baby?

Cytotec may endanger pregnancy (may cause abortion) and thereby cause harm to the fetus when administered to a pregnant woman. Cytotec may produce uterine contractions, uterine bleeding, and expulsion of the products of conception. Abortions caused by Cytotec may be incomplete.