Helps dilate the opening of the uterus (cervix) in a pregnant woman. Belongs to a class of drugs called prostaglandins.
Brand Names:
Cervidil, Prostin E2, Prepidil
Contraindications:
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to dinoprostone.
Uses:
Insert, Suppository, Gel/Jelly
You will receive this medicine in a hospital or clinic, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
A nurse or doctor will insert this medicine into your vagina so that the medicine comes into contact with your cervix. The nurse or doctor will need to use a speculum to insert the gel.
The gel or suppository should be brought to room temperature just before being placed in the vagina.
You will need to lie on your back for up to 2 hours after the insert is put in place. You will need to lie on your back for up to 30 minutes after the gel or suppository is inserted.
The insert will be removed 12 hours after it was inserted or when active labor begins.
Storage:
If you use this medicine at home, store the insert or suppository in a freezer, away from heat and light until you are ready to insert it.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Let your doctor know if you are using any other vaginal medicines.
Warnings:
Tell your doctor if you have had any unusual vaginal bleeding, if you have had 6 or more full-term pregnancies, or if you have pelvic inflammatory disease.
Let your doctor know if you have heart disease, liver disease, kidney problems, asthma, lung disease, or a history of bleeding disorders, diabetes, glaucoma, or seizures.
If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
