Dinost 0.5 mg 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 0.5 mg Gel is not for self-application purpose as usually applied in hospital settings under the supervision of medical healthcare professional. Side effects of using this medicine are uncommon but they can occur. A small number of women may have fever, vomiting, or diarrhea and may experience a high number of uterine contractions.

Uses of Dinost Vaginal gel

Induction of labour

Dinost Vaginal gel side effects

Common

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Back pain
Fetal distress
Increased uterine contractions

How to use Dinost Vaginal gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying.

How Dinost Vaginal gel works

Dinost 0.5 mg Gel is similar to a natural substance (E2 prostaglandin) which is released in your body when labour starts. It works by opening the part of the birth canal (cervix) and causing the uterus to contract, to allow the baby through.

Dinost Vaginal gel related warnings

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dinost 0.5 mg Gel is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Lactation

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dinost 0.5 mg Gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Expert Advice

Dinost 0.5 mg Gel helps induce labour in pregnant women.
It is only used in a hospital or clinic by your doctor.
Your doctor may ask you to lie down for at least 30 minutes to keep the medication in place.
A second dose of medicine may be given if contractions are not strong enough.
You may be monitored closely after administration to make sure that the contractions do not become too strong and no distress comes to the baby.
Inform your doctor if you have heart, kidney, lung or liver disease or if you have a history of asthma.

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Dinost

Madam , after doing color dopler usg and bpp(report attached),my doc.is rocommending me to take castor oil.and telling aminic fluid is just adequate.So pl suggest upto which date we can wait for normal delivery.

Dr. Suman Rao

Gynaecologist

They have mentioned compromised maternal fetal circulation. If you have completed 9 weeks then better to go for induction of labour.

EDD was 4oct but no sign dlvry

Dr. Suman Rao

Gynaecologist

Better to go for induction of labour now if you have not gone into labour. The chances of fetal distress and meconium stained liquor increases in a post dated pregnancy.

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FAQs

Q. What is Dinost?

Dinost 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.

Q. How is it used?

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

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Smyth EM, FitzGerald GA. The Eicosanoids: Prostaglandins, Tromboxanes, Leukotriens, & Related Compounds. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 325.
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Manufacturer/Marketer Address

140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

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