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Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Oral Misoprostol (Prostaglandin E1) (Cytotec®)

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WP85-1771
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English
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Women and Children's Health

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you take misoprostol, possible complications, and when you should notify a member of your health care team. 

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-1816
Déclenchement artificiel du travail et maturation cervicale au moyen de comprimés oraux de misoprostol (prostaglandine E1) (Cytotec®)

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