PROPEES Vag. Pessaries 1s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 10 minutes after vaginal insertion in first and second trimester pregnancies.

• Duration of Effect

  The effects of this medicine last up to 2-3 hours after vaginal insertion.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women other than for the indicated uses such as the induction of labor and termination of pregnancy. Otherwise, the risk of birth defects, abortion, and other abnormalities are very high.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to PROPEES Vag. Pessaries 1s or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

• Cesarean section

  This medicine is not recommended for patients who have a history of cesarean section due to the increased risk of adverse effects.

• Grand multiparae

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of 6 or more term pregnancies due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

  This suppository form of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute pelvic inflammatory disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Pregnancy

  Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women other than for the indicated uses such as the induction of labor and termination of pregnancy. Otherwise, the risk of birth defects, abortion, and other abnormalities are very high.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Use with Caution

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy, glaucoma, hepatic/renal impairment, pulmonary disease.

• Uterine rupture

  This medicine has been associated with cases of uterine rupture when used for labor induction in some cases. Caution is advised while using this medicine if the patient is in the late thirties and beyond or the delivery is cesarean.

• For hospital use only

  This medicine should be administered only by trained obstetrical personnel in a hospital setting with appropriate obstetrical care facilities.

This medicine should be administered only by trained obstetrical personnel in a hospital setting with appropriate obstetrical care facilities. Detect whether the patient is allergic to this medicine or any other prostaglandin analogs before initiating the treatment.

• webmd.com - Dinoprostone [Internet]. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6251-292/dinoprostone-vaginal/dinoprostone-suppository-vaginal/details [cited 11/9/2020].