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Medicines dinoprostoneQuestion & answer

dinoprostone · Medicine question

Why is dinoprostone used before labour?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It helps soften, shorten and open an unripe cervix and may also start uterine contractions.

Sources for this answer

Dinoprostone 10 mg vaginal delivery systememc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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