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L Pill is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Abortion. Secondary and off-label uses of L Pill have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of L Pill depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of L Pill have been listed ahead. Such side effects of L Pill normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of L Pill is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, L Pill's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the L Pill related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by L Pill are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, L Pill may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that L Pill is safe while driving, and is addiction.
L Pill is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of L Pill safe for pregnant women?
L Pill shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of L Pill safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of L Pill. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of L Pill on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of L Pill on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of L Pill on the Liver?
L Pill can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of L Pill on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking L Pill. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
L Pill should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take L Pill unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this L Pill habit forming or addictive?
L Pill does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking L Pill since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
L Pill should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, L Pill cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and L Pill
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with L Pill, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and L Pill
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking L Pill.
Yes, L Pill alone can be taken without mifepristone it has been found to give apparently good results but it is recommended to take L Pill 36-48 hours after taking mifepristone. This combination helps not only preventing excessive bleeding but it also provides better results as compared to misoprostol alone.
L Pill contains misoprostol which is a prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue that possesses antisecretory property that inhibits gastric acid secretion. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins which leads to diminishing bicarbonate and mucus secretion which contributes to ulceration. L Pill has mucosal protective properties that protect the stomach tissues from the damage caused by the stomach acid through decreased acid secretion and mucosal protective action. It induces labour by causing relaxation of cervix uteri (which is the lower part of the uterus). In the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage L Pill works by causing contractions of smooth muscle fibres of the myometrium (middle layer of the uterine wall).
Take L Pill as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, L Pill is used to induce labour in the third trimester. It induces labour by causing relaxation of cervix uteri (which is a lower part of the uterus). This process is known as cervix ripening.
Yes, L Pill causes nausea and vomiting, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 867
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cytotec® (misoprostol)