Dinoprostone

Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body. Dinoprostone topical is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy. Dinoprostone topical may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body. Dinoprostone topical is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy. Dinoprostone topical may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to prostaglandins, or if you have: active genital herpes with a vaginal lesion; placenta previa (the placenta is below the fetus in your uterus); or if your water has broken. Be sure your doctor knows your entire pregnancy history, especially: if you have ever had a C-section or major surgery on your uterus; if you have ever had a baby born in a breech position (not head-first); or if you have ever had a difficult labor or delivery of a previous child. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver or kidney disease; glaucoma ; asthma ; if you are 30 years or older; or if your pregnancy is at full term (40 weeks). Dinoprostone is not expected to be harmful to the unborn baby when used to induce labor. You should not breastfeed while you are being treated with dinoprostone topical.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your caregivers at once if your contractions slow down or become uneven, or if you have: a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; weak or shallow breathing; intense pain between contractions; sudden vaginal bleeding; unexpected stomach pain; chest pain; easy bruising, unusual bleeding; bleeding from a wound, surgical incision, or vein where an IV needle was placed; or any bleeding that will not stop. Common side effects of dinoprostone topical may include: contractions that are more frequent; slow heartbeats in the baby; nausea , stomach pain; feeling of warmth in the vaginal area; back pain ; or fever . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You should not be treated with dinoprostone topical if you are allergic to prostaglandins, or if you have active genital herpes with a vaginal lesion, placenta previa, or if your water has broken. Be sure your doctor knows your entire pregnancy history, especially if you have ever had a C-section or major surgery on your uterus, if you have had a baby born in a breech position, or if you have had a difficult labor or delivery of a previous child.

You should not be treated with dinoprostone topical if you are allergic to prostaglandins, or if you have active genital herpes with a vaginal lesion, placenta previa, or if your water has broken. Be sure your doctor knows your entire pregnancy history, especially if you have ever had a C-section or major surgery on your uterus, if you have had a baby born in a breech position, or if you have had a difficult labor or delivery of a previous child.

3 mg (3 (3)) As recommended. Intra Vaginal — A 2nd tab. may be inserted after 6-8 hrs. If labour is not established. 500 ug (500 (500)) As recommended. Intra Cervical — As Required

Not applicable in this age group ( ) —

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Other drugs may affect dinoprostone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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