0.5 mg into cervical canal just below level of internal os. Remain recumbent or lying down on one side for at least 30 min.
Overdosage
View Primigyn overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to dinoprostone & prostaglandins. History of cesarean section or major uterine surgery, cephalopelvic disproportion, history of difficult labor &/or traumatic delivery, grand multiparae w/ ≥6 previous term pregnancies w/ non-vertex presentation, hyperactive or hypertonic uterine patterns, fetal distress where delivery is not imminent, in obstet emergencies where the benefit-to-risk for the fetus or mother favors surgical intervention. When vag delivery is not indicated as in herpes genitalis & patients w/ vasa previa, placenta previa or unexplained vag bleeding during pregnancy. Pregnancy (early, mid-trimester) & lactation.
G02AD02 - dinoprostone ; Belongs to the class of prostaglandins. Used to induce abortion or augment labour and to minimize blood loss from the placental site.
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