Find a Drug
Advanced Search

Professional

Prostin E2

Drug Description
font size

PROSTIN E2®
Manufacturer: Pharmacia & Upjohn
(dinoprostone vaginal suppository)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

PROSTIN E2 Vaginal Suppository, an oxytocic, contains dinoprostone as the naturally occurring prostaglandin E2 (PGE2).

Its chemical name is (5Z,11(alpha),13E,15S)-11,15-Dihydroxy-9-oxo-prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid. Its chemical structure is:

The molecular formula is C 20 H 32 O 5 . The molecular weight of dinoprostone is 352.5. Dinoprostone occurs as a white crystalline powder. It has a melting point within the range of 64° to 71° C. Dinoprostone is soluble in ethanol and in 25% ethanol in water. It is soluble in water to the extent of 130 mg/100 mL.

Each suppository contains 20 mg of dinoprostone in a mixture of glycerides of fatty acids.

Brand Name: Prostin E2
Generic Name: Dinoprostone

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


Bookmark this page:


Privacy Policy

Women's Health

Find out what women really need.

WebMD Symptom Checker - Start Here Ringworm Slideshow: Watch and Learn
WebMD Resources

Folic Acid and Birth Defects Folic Acid and Birth Defects
It can be found in everything from beans to spinach. Find out the role folic acid plays in preventing a very common birth defecSee more WebMD Videos »