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How to Take Ergometrine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Oral- 0.2-0.4 mg 2-4 times/day. Max duration: 1 week postpartum.
IV- Excessive uterine bleeding- 200 mcg over at least 1 min, followed by oral doses of 200-400 mcg 2-4 times/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with vascular disease, psychosis, 1st and 2nd stage of labor, high blood pressure, during pregnancy and spontaneous abortion.

Drug Name : Ergometrine

This medication is an ergot alkaloid, prescribed for post-partum and uterine bleeding.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Ergometrine

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International :


Ergometrina, Ergometrine, Ergotrate, Ergometrin Lek, Ergometrin, Ergometrina maleato Salf, Ergometrina maleato, Ergometrine Injection DBL, Ergometrine Maleate Fresenius, Ergometrine, Ergonovina Drawer, Ergonovina Larjan, Ergonovine Maleate, Ergotrate, Ermetrine, Evina, Maleat de Ergometrinã, Malergo, Metrergina, Metrina, Mitrotan, Sergotonine , Syntometrine
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