Cervidil?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Cervidil?;Prepidil?;Prostin E2?
Brand Names: Canada:
Cervidil?;Prepidil?;Prostin E2?
Uses
- Gel or vaginal insert:
- It is used to get your cervix ready for childbirth.
- Suppository:
- It is used to end your pregnancy.
- Dinoprostone causes contractions.
Dosing
How to take
- This drug will be given to you by a doctor.
- It is given into the vagina or cervix.
- After the gel is put in, lie down for 15 to 30 minutes.
- After insert is put in, lie down for 2 hours.
- After the suppository is put in, lie down for 10 minutes.
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