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. 2014 Jun 13;2014(6):CD001338. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001338.pub3

Comparison 10. Oral misoprostol versus vaginal PG (2): all multiparae.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Vaginal delivery not achieved within 24 hours 2 437 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.24 [0.86, 1.79]
2 Uterine hyperstimulation with FHR changes 2 320 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.67 [0.22, 12.46]
3 Caesarean section 2 580 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.88 [0.56, 1.37]