Methergin Tablet

Methergin Tablet is a medicine used to control bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after childbirth or an abortion. It works on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increases tone, rate, and amplitude of contractions thus reduces blood loss. Methergin Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, increase in blood pressure and seizure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had heart disease or you have high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

• Post-delivery bleeding

Methergin Tablet is an ergot alkaloid. It works by causing sustained contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterus. This results in compression of the blood vessels which controls bleeding after delivery.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Methergin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• High blood pressure
• Headache
• Seizure

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Methergin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyUNSAFE

Methergin Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feedingCAUTION

Methergin Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Methergin Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Methergin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Methergin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Methergin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n \\n

Chemical Class

Ergolines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gynaecological

Action Class

Uterotonic and abortificient