Description

Ergometrine injection is used to treat excessive bleeding after childbirth or abortion.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medicine (POM)

Dosage

•  0.25-0.5mg (0.25-0.5mL) intramuscularly or intravenously, as needed

Therapeutic Category

• Oxytocic, Hemostatic

Active Ingredients/Composition

• Ergometrine maleate 0.125mg/mL or 0.25mg/mL

Variant

• Ergometrine tablets, Ergometrine-oxytocin combination injection

Consume Type

• Parenteral administration (intramuscular or intravenous injection)

Directions/Usage

•  Administer by a healthcare professional.
• Inject intramuscularly or intravenously, as prescribed.

Common Side Effects

•  Nausea
•  Vomiting
•  Diarrhea
•  Abdominal cramps
•  Headache
•  Dizziness
•  Hypertension
•  Allergic reactions (rare)

Package Type

• Ampoules or vials of 1mL

Storage Advice

•  Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F).
•  Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Safety Advice

•  Use as directed.
•  Consult healthcare professional before use in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or porphyria.

Product Substitutes

•  Other oxytocic medications (e.g., oxytocin, methylergometrine)
•  Other hemostatic medications (e.g., tranexamic acid)

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Novartis, Pfizer
•  Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical companies

Country of Origin

•   Switzerland, USA, UK