mst tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is mst tablet used for?
mst tablet (Misoprostol (NA)) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Misoprostol (NA), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Misoprostol (NA)
- Manufacturer: Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ mst tablet Uses & Benefits
- Mst Tablet is a medicine used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy).
- It is also used for preventing excessive bleeding after delivery.
- This medicine acts on the uterus and increases its contraction.Mst Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicine to attain the maximum benefit.
- It should be taken with food or as your doctor's advice.
- It should be taken orally, by swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.
- If you experience vomiting within 30 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet.
- The medicine may take 24 hours to show its action and you experience bleeding.Common side effects of this medicine include infection following abortion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, uterine contractions or cramping, uterine bleeding, heavy bleeding, and fetal malformations.
- If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know.
- There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
- Usually, vaginal bleeding may last for 12 days, inform your doctor if it lasts for more than 12 days or you notice severe abdominal pain.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had an ectopic pregnancy, or you are breastfeeding or using an intrauterine device.
- Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
- You must avoid strenuous activity like heavy exercise, running, and driving while abortion as it can affect the bleeding.
- Your doctor may perform an ultrasound or pelvic examination to check for abortion completion.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Misoprostol (NA) |
| Brand Name | mst tablet |
| Manufacturer | Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue-obstetrics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take mst tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of mst tablet
- Cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach cramp
- Uterine contractions
- Uterine cramps
- Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
- Infection following abortion
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for mst tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Misoprostol (NA)):
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uniprest tabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน27.50 63.3% CHEAPER
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mifetab tabletAlliaance Biotech โน50.84 32.2% CHEAPER
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misotroy tabletTroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน67.31 10.3% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.