Is Cytotec NAFDAC-registered?

Yes — our July 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists Cytotec 200 mcg Tablets (registration number B4-0307) with status Active. You can confirm on the official Greenbook or with Ogbogwu's free NAFDAC checker.

How much does Cytotec cost in Nigeria?

Online pharmacy listings for Misoprostol products ranged from ₦8,420 to ₦8,420 (median ₦8,420) as of July 2026. Prices span brands, strengths, and pack sizes, so treat them as indicative — open-market prices are often lower.

What is Cytotec used for?

Cytotec is a brand of Misoprostol (Prostaglandin E1 analogue). Prevention of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) — administered after delivery to reduce excessive bleeding, especially in settings where oxytocin is unavailable See the full Misoprostol guide for dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Cytotec

A Misoprostol brand by Pfizer — tablet, made in Belgium.

NAFDAC registration

Our July 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists Cytotec 200 mcg Tablets — registration number B4-0307 — with status Active.

Verify with the NAFDAC checker View on the official Greenbook

Cytotec at a glance

Generic name: Misoprostol
Manufacturer: Pfizer
Form: Tablet
Strength: 200 mcg
Made in: Belgium
NAFDAC reg. no.: B4-0307

Cytotec price in Nigeria

Online pharmacy listings for Misoprostol products ranged from ₦8,420 to ₦8,420 (median ₦8,420) as of July 2026.

Figures cover Misoprostol products across brands and pack sizes, sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.

About Misoprostol

Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue that is listed on the World Health Organisation's List of Essential Medicines for multiple critical indications. It was originally developed and marketed as Cytotec by Pfizer for the prevention of gastric ulcers in patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, its ability to stimulate uterine contractions and soften the cervix has made it an invaluable medicine in obstetric and gynaecological care. In Nigeria, misoprostol's most important role is in the prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) — excessive bleeding after childbirth — which remains one of the leading causes of maternal death in the country. Nigeria accounts for approximately 23% of all global maternal deaths, and haemorrhage is responsible for an estimated 25-30% of these deaths. Misoprostol is a life-saving medicine that, when used correctly and under appropriate medical guidance, has the potential to significantly reduce maternal mortality in Nigeria.

Read the full Misoprostol guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.

Frequently asked questions

Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: July 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated July 2026.