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Induction of Labour (IOL) with Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) Vaginal Gel (Prostin®)

Author: Department of Health
Date:    17th January 2014
Size:    Four pages (163kB)

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Summary

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) Vaginal Gel (Prostin®) is used to promote cervical ripening (softening and effacement) and to stimulate myometrial contractions.

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