Fixed dose prostaglandin E2 tablets in the induction of labour in multipara.

Prostaglandin E2 tablets in a dose of 0.5 mg. hourly were administered to 40 multiparous patients for induction of labour following amniotomy. Thirty-seven patients delivered vaginally within 18 hours, with a mean amniotomy delivery interval of 7 hours 53 minutes. The advantages of this method of administration are discussed and side-effects reported.