[Induction of labor with peroral tablets of PGE2-Prostin Upjohn]

In the course of 12 months 141 deliveries were induced with peroral tablets of Prostin. Only patients with cervix score greater than or equal to 5 were induced after previous rupture of membranes Tablets were administered in the scheme of 1-2-3 in the intervals of 30 minutes. Further doses were applied according to the onset of uterine contractions and the development of side effects. The single dosis of 3 tablets was never exceeded. Successful induction was reached in 136 cases (96.5%), unsuccessful one in 5 cases (3.5%). Vomiting occurred in 15 cases. Neither uterine hyperstimulation nor any other serious side effects were recorded. The average consumption for successful induction was 12 tablets.