Comparison 4.

Vaginal misoprostol 25 mcg versus 50 mcg

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Additional induction agents required (oxytocin)	1	49	Risk Ratio (M-H, Fixed, 95% CI)	2.26 [0.22, 23.33]
2 Uterine hyperstimulation	1	49	Risk Ratio (M-H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Not estimable
3 NICU admission	1	49	Risk Ratio (M-H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.57 [0.05, 5.83]
4 Caesarean section	1	49	Risk Ratio (M-H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.94 [0.33, 2.68]
5 Interval from treatment to delivery (in days, all deliveries)	1	49	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.5 [1.19, 1.81]