Dinoprostone (Cervical/Vaginal)

Brand Names : Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E, prostaglandin E 2, PGE 2

Category

• Abortifacient
• Antihemorrhagic, postabortion uterine bleeding
• Antihemorrhagic, postpartum uterine bleeding
• Oxytocic
• Prostaglandin

Description

Dinoprostone (dye-noe-PROST-one) works by causing the cervix to thin and dilate (open) and the uterus to contract (cramp) the way it does during labor.

Dinoprostone may also be used for other purposes as determined by your doctor.

Dinoprostone is to be administered only by or under the immediate care of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage forms:

Cervical
• Gel (U.S. and Canada)

Vaginal
• Gel (Canada)
• Suppositories (U.S.)
• System (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Cervidil
• Prepidil
• Prostin E ₂

In Canada -

• Prepidil
• Prostin E ₂

Other commonly used names are prostaglandin E ₂ or PGE ₂ .