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Medidin Gel is a medicine used to induce labor in women who are ready to deliver a full-term baby.
Gel
Medidin 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.
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.
vomiting diarrhea back pain flushing of the skin
Medidin Gel is similar to a natural substance (E2 prostaglandin) which is released in your body when labor starts. It works by opening the part of the birth canal (cervix) and causing the uterus to contract to allow the baby through.
Medidin Gel helps induce labor in pregnant women. It is only used in a hospital or clinic by your doctor. 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.