• Dinost 0.5mg Gel is a medicine used to induce labor in women, who are ready to deliver a full term baby
• It works by softening and widening the cervix (lower end of the uterus) and helps the baby to pass through easily
• Dinost 0.5mg Gel is not for self-application purposes as usually applied in hospital settings under the supervision of medical healthcare professionals
• The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for
• You might be asked to lie down for at least 30 minutes after medicine application.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, back pain, and flushing of the skin
• If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
• There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
• Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, or have a heart attack, or have asthma or have high or low blood pressure
• Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
• You may be checked for contraction timely by your doctor while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Dinost 0.5mg Gel

• Induction of labour

Missed Doses

Frequestly asked Questions

What is Dinost 0.5mg Gel?

Dinost 0.5mg Gel works similar to Prostaglandin E2, a substance produced naturally by the women’s body. It helps in initiating the labor in women who are ready to deliver a full-term baby. It works by softening and widening the cervix.

How is it applied?

This medicine is not for self-application purpose. It is usually applied in hospital settings by a medical healthcare professional like a nurse or doctor. It is placed in the upper vagina. This medicine remains active for 6 hours.

How many doses do I need?

The dose would depend on your response to the medicine. In some patients, a single dose of this medicine usually starts labor. Sometimes, a dose may be repeated if your doctor feels that the cervix is not completely ready for the labor. In a few cases, the dose may be repeated multiple times.

What should I expect when I get this medicine?

After inserting this medicine, you and your’s baby vitals may be monitored constantly. You will be advised to lie down for at least 30 minutes. Any contractions will also be monitored. Your doctor may examine you after 6 hours or earlier in case you have strong contractions, to check for progress of labor.

What could be the possible side effects associated with it?

The side effects of Dinost 0.5mg Gel are uncommon but they can occur. A small number of women may have fever, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Some women may experience a high number of uterine contractions, which may or may not stress your baby.

Common and Known Side effects of Dinost 0.5mg Gel

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Uterine tachysystole
• Uterine hyperstimulation
• Flushing of skin