Misoprostol use for labor induction in developing countries: a prospective study in Guinea.

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy, side effects and cost of misoprostol regimens in various obstetrical situations frequently occurring in developing countries.

Study Design: One hundred and four parturient women with indications for labor induction received different regimens of misoprostol in the range of 50-800 microg according to their gestational age. Misoprostol was administered by the vaginal route, every 6h without exceeding four doses.