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dinoprostone

This medication is used to induce labour.

Contradications

This medication should not be used in patients with rutured membranes.

Side effects

Patients using this medication may at times experience uterine hypercontractility (frequency of uterine contraction increases).

Expert Advice

Avoid this medication if:

  • You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.

Consult your doctor:

  • If you are breastfeeding.
  • If you have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), seizures, pelvic inflammatory disease, heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease.
  • If you have ever had infections in the vaginal area, a surgery or C-section birth, fibroids.
  • If you experience a serious and rare side effect, such as fainting or extreme abdominal pain.

 

Be careful about:

  • Some precautions need to be taken if you have experienced pregnancy related complications before.
  • Precautions should also be taken in women between the age of 30 and 40.
  • Care should be taken that oxytocin is not taken with this medicine or before it.

FAQs

Can I move around after the use of this medicine?

It is best to remain lying down for at least 20-30 minutes after the use of this medicine.

Can I use this medicine myself?

No. This medicine should only be used by a qualified health professional.

Medicines containing dinoprostone

Dinoprose E-2 3mg

By Himont

Pack size: 1x1's

Rs.480

Glandin E-2 2mg

By Nabi Qasim

Pack size: 3gm

Rs.425

Glandin E-2 3mg

By Nabi Qasim

Pack size: 1x1's

Rs.625

Preglan E-2 3mg

By Platinum

Pack size: 1

Rs.798

Propess 3mg

By Galaxy

Pack size: 1x1's

Rs.2500

Prostin E-2 3mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 1x4's

Rs.4871.18

Vprestone-2 3mg

By Hansel

Pack size: 1

Rs.443

Vprestone-2 3mg

By Hansel

Pack size: 4

Rs.1773