Cytotec Coupons & Prices

Cytotec FAQs

How much does Cytotec cost without insurance?

The retail price of Cytotec without insurance averages $35.43. You could pay $5.99 for 4, 200mcg tablets of generic Cytotec using a SingleCare discount card. Save up to 80% off the retail price on prescription drugs with SingleCare.

How much does Cytotec cost with insurance?

Copay costs of Cytotec will vary depending on your insurance plan. Cytotec may not be covered by your insurance if it is prescribed off-label, which is very common. With SingleCare, Cytotec costs as little as $5.99 for 4, 200mcg tablets of generic Cytotec. Ask your pharmacist to help you compare your insurance copay to your SingleCare discount. Your Cytotec price with a SingleCare prescription discount card often could be lower.

Does Medicare cover Cytotec and how much does it cost?

Most Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug insurance plans do not cover Cytotec but usually cover the generic, misoprostol. For patients without coverage for Cytotec, SingleCare's free Cytotec coupon reduces the cost of Cytotec to $5.99 for 4, 200mcg tablets of generic Cytotec. Search our website or app for the SingleCare price for both Cytotec and its brand name alternative for more information and savings.

Is there a generic of Cytotec?

Cytotec is a brand-name prescription drug with the active ingredient, misoprostol. Generic misoprostol is manufactured by Lupin, Nucare, GenBioPro, and others.

What is Cytotec?

Cytotec is a brand-name prescription drug used to prevent stomach ulcers in patients taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like aspirin). Cytotec is similar to prostaglandins, hormones that are responsible for reducing stomach acid production.

Prostaglandins also stimulate uterine contractions, thin the cervix, and promote menstrual bleeding. For this reason, Cytotec is often used off-label (that is, a use not approved by the FDA) to induce labor in pregnant women, reduce bleeding in women who have delivered a baby, induce labor if fetal death occurs in the second or third trimester, and terminate a pregnancy in the first three months of pregnancy. 

Cytotec is also used to soften the cervix before a second-trimester surgical abortion. When using Cytotec to end a pregnancy, it is often used in combination with another medication called mifepristone. Mifepristone is given first, and Cytotec is taken 1 or 2 days later. Cytotec is taken as a tablet. To be optimally effective for gynecological off-label uses, the recommended number of Cytotec tablets are put in the mouth and allowed to dissolve against the inside of the cheeks, or under the tongue to allow for direct absorption into the bloodstream.

What are the side effects of Cytotec?

The possible side effects of Cytotec include, but are not limited to, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, headache, indigestion, menstrual cramps, stomach cramps/pain, and increased menstruation. A rare but serious side effect of Cytotec is severe dehydration caused by diarrhea.

Allergic reactions are possible. Watch for hives, trouble breathing, or facial swelling and get emergency medical treatment if you suspect you're having an allergic reaction to Cytotec.

Carefully follow your healthcare provider’s medical advice and directions for use. Ask your doctor what to expect when taking Cytotec, and report any side effects to your doctor.