British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Sep 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA randomised placebo controlled trial of oral misoprostol in the third stage of labour.
To compare oral misoprostol 400 microg with placebo in the routine management of the third stage of labour. ⋯ Shivering has been shown in this study to be a specific side effect of misoprostol administered orally in the puerperium. No serious side effects were noted. Misoprostol shows promise as a method of preventing postpartum haemorrhage. Because of the potential benefits for childbearing women, particularly those in developing countries, further research to determine its effects with greater certainty should be expedited.