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Medicines dinoprostoneQuestion & answer

dinoprostone · Medicine question

In which organs is dinoprostone rapidly metabolised?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Dinoprostone is rapidly metabolised in the lungs, kidneys, spleen and liver.

Sources for this answer

Prostin E2 Vaginal Gel 2mgPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 12Document updated 26 June 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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