Randomised Controlled Trial of Sublingual and Rectal Misoprostol in the Prevention of Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage in a Resource-Limited Community

ConclusionAt the recommended dose, sublingually administered misoprostol ( ‘the sweet of life’) is associated with a lower incidence of PPH than the rectal route. Despite its higher incidence of shivering and pyrexia, it was accepted by more women than rectally administered misoprostol.ClinicalTrials.gov identifier PACTR201911500348367.

Source: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India - June 28, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research