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- Prostin E2 Sterile Solution 1 mg/ml:

The induction of labour by the intravenous route.

- Prostin E2 Sterile Solution 10 mg/ml:

Oxytocic agent. Therapeutic termination of pregnancy, missed abortion and hydatidiform mole by the intravenous route.

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