Contramax
Contramax Products are primarily used for
Medical abortion, Post-delivery bleeding
About Contramax Products
Contramax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Contramax are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Constipation, Uterine bleeding, Dyspepsia.
How Contramax Products work
Misoprostol increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.
Patient Concerns about Contramax Products
Frequently asked questions about Contramax Products
Frequently asked questions about Misoprostol
Q. What is Contramax 200mg Tablet and what is used for?
Contramax 200mg Tablet contains a medicine called Misoprostol. It helps in medical termination of the pregnancy. It is prescribed along with another medicine called Mifepristone. It is only used to terminate a pregnancy which should not be more than 63 days old, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period. It works by increasing the contractions of the uterus. It may also be used in the prevention or treatment of post-delivery bleeding and for cervical ripening.
Q. How and in what dose should I take Contramax 200mg Tablet?
This medicine is administered only in a clinic or healthcare facility under the supervision of a gynaecologist.
Q. What should I expect after taking Contramax 200mg Tablet?
For medical termination of pregnancy: You may experience abdominal cramping, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea immediately after taking Contramax 200mg Tablet. You may also have vaginal bleeding within 4 hours of taking Contramax 200mg Tablet. You may also be asked to stay at the clinic or healthcare center for at least 3 hours after taking this medicine. After 14 days of taking Mifepristone (pill you took before Contramax 200mg Tablet) your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether pregnancy has been terminated or not.
Q. Can Contramax 200mg Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?
No, studies have shown that this medicine does not impair the fertility of the women. Your future chances of getting pregnant are as equal as of those who have not taken this medicine.
Q. What are the common side effects of taking Contramax 200mg Tablet?
The common side effects of using Contramax 200mg Tablet are abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, uterine contractions, pelvic pain, and shivering. If you experience a very heavy vaginal bleeding or if any of these side effects bother you please consult with your gynaecologist.