Dinoprostone : How to Use - Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E, prostaglandin E 2, PGE 2

Dinoprostone - Cervical/Vaginal

Brand Names

Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E, prostaglandin E 2, PGE 2 Dinoprostone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

After dinoprostone is given, you will need to lie down for 10 minutes to 2 hours so that the drug can be absorbed. The length of time you must remain lying down will depend on what form of the drug you are using.

Dosage

The dose of dinoprostone will be various for various diseaseds. The following information includes only the average doses for dinoprostone. Your family doctor will give you the dose of this drug and follow your care in a hospital or other health care setting.

For cervical dosage form - gel:
- To thin and widen the opening of the cervix just before labor:
  - Adults and teenagers Your family doctor will insert 0.5 milligram - mg - one application of dinoprostone into the canal of your cervix. You must remain lying on your back for at least ten to thirty minutes after it has been applied.
For vaginal dosage form - gel:
- To cause the uterus to contract for labor:
  - Adults and teenagers Your family doctor will insert 1 milligram - mg - one applicatorful of dinoprostone into your vagina. You must remain lying on your back for at least thirty minutes after it has been applied. You may need another dose of 1 to 2 mg six hours after the first dose.
For vaginal dosage form - suppositories:
- To cause the uterus to contract to abort a pregnancy:
  - Adults and teenagers Your family doctor will insert 20 milligrams - mg - one suppository into your vagina every three to five hours as needed. You must remain lying on your back for at least ten minutes after it has been inserted.
For vaginal dosage form - system:
- To thin and widen the opening of the cervix just before labor:
  - Adults and teenagers Your family doctor will insert 10 milligrams - mg - one system into your vagina. You must remain lying on your back for at least two hours after it has been inserted.