In several studies, misoprostol has been associated with fever greater than 40.0°C (104°F) when used to manage PPH. [1,2,8–13] Multi-center studies testing an 800mcg regimen of sublingual ...
An unexpectedly high rate of fever above 40°C was documented among Ecuadorian women given treatment with 800mcg of sublingual misoprostol to manage postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) (36%). Much lower ...