I know the tablets are used for TOPs. Is it therefore that often women miscarry after TOPs? Or have prems? It would NOT be my choice of medicine because I have seen too many problems after use. Anke
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LJG Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2006 7:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc Used for gastirc ulcers? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Watson Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2006 7:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc From what I've heard, it is a drug not licensed for use in obstetrics (but it is used, obviously) ... I can't remember it's primary function though. And I can't be bothered googling right now. Jo On 15/11/2006, at 5:02 PM, meg wrote: > I work at a major tertiary hospital-we stock misoprostil and use it > with > pph's so I think it is licenced. > > Meg > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lisa Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 4:48 PM > Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc > > >> misoprostal isn't licenced here is Australia. I wouldn't be >> prescribing > it >> if I were a GP. When I was Working at a private Hospital the Obs >> kept it >> in their own possesion. It isn't licenced to be kept at the >> hospital as > far >> as I know. The pharmacy at the hospital wouldn't touch it. It's >> not the >> sort of drug you should have at a homebirth anyway. >> Lisa Barrett >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Philippa Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:55 PM >> Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc >> >> >>> I am hoping to get a script for Misoprostal (sp) for my >>> homebirth. Any >>> ideas. Should I just ask a GP? What are they liable for if they do >>> prescribe >>> it. >>> Cheers >>> >>> Philippa Scott >>> Birth Buddies - Doula >>> Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards >>> childbirth >>> and >>> labour. >>> President of Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robyn >>> Dempsey >>> Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2006 12:10 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc >>> >>> Yes, the synto is about $100 a box. So what I do, is buy/pay for one > box, >>> which lasts for the next women ( does that make sense?), I only use > Synto >>> about once a year! ( and then there are the years you need it 3 >>> times in > a >>> row!) >>> >>> Robyn D >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Jennifairy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:47 AM >>> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc >>> >>> >>>> I have a few births at home coming up and was wondering about >>>> synto and >>>> other drugs in my kit. How do others purchase them? Do I have to >>>> have a >>>> script from a doctor? The other issue that I do find difficult >>>> is the >>>> issue >>> >>>> of cost for homebirth.Others I have been involved in have been for > friends >>>> and colleagues. Does anyone have a schedule of payment and cost >>>> that > they >>>> use? I am meeting with a couple on Monday and would love to have >>>> a bit >>>> more >>> >>>> idea. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated, >>>> >>>> Thanks Cath >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Had a client recently who I sent to her GP for a script for >>>> synt. She > got >>>> the script, went to the chemist to fill it & found it was going >>>> to cost >>>> her around $80 to get it - they only sold it in the boxes of five > vials. >>>> I >>> >>>> ended up asking around my MIPP friends & managed to find some >>>> that way >>>> (dint need it anyway so its still in my fridge). >>>> If you give me your postal address Im happy to post some to you >>>> - my >>>> understanding is that its ok to keep it out of the fridge for a >>>> time. >>>> cheers >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Jennifairy Gillett RM >>>> >>>> Midwife in Private Practice >>>> >>>> Women's Health Teaching Associate >>>> >>>> ITShare volunteer - Santos Project Co-ordinator >>>> ITShare SA Inc - http://itshare.org.au/ >>>> ITShare SA provides computer systems to individuals & groups, >>>> created >>>> from >>> >>>> donated hardware and opensource software >>>> -- >>>> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >>>> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >>> >>> -- >>> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >>> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >>> >>> -- >>> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >>> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >>> >> >> -- >> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >> >> __________ NOD32 1866 (20061114) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. 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