Cervidil Contraindications

CERVIDIL should not be used or left in place: 1. When labour has started.
2. When uterotonic drugs and/or other labour induction agents are being given.
3. When strong prolonged uterine contractions would be inappropriate such as in patients: a. who have had previous major uterine surgery, e.g. caesarean section, myomectomy (see Precautions and Adverse Reactions); b. who have had previous major uterine cervix surgery (e.g. other than biopsies and cervical abrasion) or rupture of the uterine cervix; c. with cephalopelvic disproportion; d. with fetal malpresentation; e. with suspicion or evidence of fetal distress.
4. When there is current pelvic inflammatory disease, unless adequate prior treatment has been instituted.
5. When there is hypersensitivity to dinoprostone or to any of the excipients.
6. When there is placenta previa or active herpes genitalis or unexplained vaginal bleeding during the current pregnancy.
7. When the patient is carrying more than one fetus or the fetus is in a non‑vertex presentation.
8. When there is abnormal cardiotocography or suspected fetal compromise.
9. In the presence of any suggestion of uterine hyperstimulation or hypertonic uterine contractions.