👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Dinoprostone

3 brand names

Indications

Cervical ripening and induction of labour at term
Induction of labour
Induction of labour (unfavourable primigravida)

Safety Information

🫘Renal impairment guidance

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

Effect of oxytocin enhanced; history of asthma; history of epilepsy; history of glaucoma and raised intra-ocular pressure; hypertension; risk factors for disseminated intravascular coagulation; uterin...

Side Effects

Uncommon With vaginal use Amniotic cavity infection; febrile disorders; headache; hyperbilirubinaemia neonatal; hypotension; pruritus; uterine atony; vaginal burning Frequency not known With vaginal u...

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Brand Names

Prostin E2(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Propess(IN, PK, SA, AE, ZA)+ 1 more in app

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Last reviewed: 2026

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