Cerviprime 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.

Cerviprime 0.5mg Gel is used to help the womb to go into labour

Uses of Cerviprime Vaginal gel

Induction of labour

Benefits of Cerviprime Vaginal gel

In Induction of labour

Cerviprime 0.5mg Gel contains a natural substance (prostaglandin) called Dinoprostone, that your body makes in preparation for labour or delivery of a full term baby. It softens and widens the opening of the womb and increases contractions of the uterus. This helps the baby to come out of the mother’s womb with ease and prevents any complications involved with childbirth.

Side effects of Cerviprime Vaginal gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cerviprime

Flushing of skin
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Fever
Uterine tachysystole
Uterine hyperstimulation

How to use Cerviprime 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

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cerviprime 0.5mg 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cerviprime 0.5mg 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

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cerviprime 0.5mg Gel

₹136/Vaginal gel

Primigyn 0.5mg Gel

₹271.59/vaginal gel

same price

Dinost 0.5mg Gel

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹245.5/vaginal gel

10% cheaper

Medidin Gel

Medipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

₹242/vaginal gel

11% cheaper

Quick tips

Cerviprime 0.5mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Prostaglandin Analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

PG E2 analogue

Patient concerns

I am pregnant.the doctor's date was 06.12.2016.but till now labour pain is not being occured.pls give the proper suggestions

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Go for induction of labour

Baby is correct position but no pain till now and the due date is 13- feb-2017

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Go for induction of labour if you have no pain till 15th

I am 15 weeks pregnant with bicornuate uterus have sometime bleeding if i walk or strain too much. scanning is done and got confirmation that feotus is good no issues with the baby growth. This is my second pregnancy. I just want to know whether any problem would occur as the baby grows. Pls advise.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You can have a slightly high risk of going into preterm labour .

User feedback

Patients taking Cerviprime 0.5mg Gel

Once A Day

67%

Once A Month

17%

Thrice A Day

17%

What are you using Cerviprime Vaginal gel for?

Induction of *

40%

Cervical ripe*

40%

Others

20%

*Induction of labour, Cervical ripening

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

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References

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Marketer details

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Address: Zydus Tower, CTS No- 460/6 of Village Pahadi, Off I. B. Patel Road, Goregaon (East), Mumbai-400 063

Country of origin: India

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