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Methylergometrine (0.125mg)

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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.

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General Information

Contains

Methylergometrine (0.125mg)

Marketer

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

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.

Uses of Methergin Tablet

Post-delivery bleeding
Induction of labour

Benefits of Methergin Tablet

Post-delivery bleeding
Methergin Tablet helps control excessive bleeding after childbirth by tightening the muscles of the uterus. This reduces blood loss and supports a quicker recovery, ensuring the mother's safety and well-being after delivery.

Side effects of Methergin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Methergin

High blood pressure
Headache
Seizure

How to use Methergin Tablet

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.

How Methergin Tablet works

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.

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For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Methergin Tablet is used for the prevention and control of post-delivery bleeding.
It may also be used for the active management of the third stage of labor, to facilitate the delivery of the placenta.
It should be avoided in patients, with high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Methergin Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Methergin Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Methergin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Methergin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Methergin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Methergin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Itraconazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Methylergometrine with Itraconazole. Itraconazole may raise blood levels of Methylergometrine.

Life-threatening

Ketoconazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Methylergometrine with Ketoconazole. Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Methylergometrine.

Life-threatening

Ketoconazole (Injection Route)

Do not consume Methylergometrine with Ketoconazole. Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Methylergometrine.

Severe

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Methylergometrine with Clarithromycin.

Severe

Clarithromycin (Injection Route)

Do not consume Methylergometrine with Clarithromycin.

Frequently asked questions

Should Methergin Tablet be taken with or without food?

Take Methergin Tablet orally with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times daily for up to 1 week after delivery. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking Methergin Tablet.

Who should not take Methergin Tablet?

Methergin Tablet should not be taken by individuals who have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of seizures. It should also not be taken by pregnant women, as it can cause contractions of the uterus.

Can Methergin Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

Methergin Tablet can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. It is recommended to wait at least 12 hours after taking Methergin Tablet before breastfeeding.

Does Methergin Tablet increase blood pressure?

Yes, one of the most common adverse effects of Methergin Tablet is hypertension along with seizure. Seek immediate medical help in such a case.

Can Methergin Tablet be given to patients with heart disease?

Patients with risk factors for coronary artery disease (e.g., smoking, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol) if administered Methergin Tablet, are more susceptible to heart blockage leading to severe complications.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Lysergamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Uterotonics & Abortificients

Related lab tests

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

Complete Blood Count

Prothrombin Time

Thrombin Time

References

Methylergometrine. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2012. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Methergin Tablet

Thrice A Day

70%

Twice A Day

20%

Once A Day

10%

What are you using Methergin Tablet for?

Post-delivery bleeding

49%

Others

48%

Induction of labour

How much was the improvement?

Poor

63%

Excellent

21%

Average

16%

What were the side-effects while using Methergin Tablet?

Headache

50%

No Side Effect

20%

Increased heart rate

10%

High blood pressure

10%

Vomiting

10%

How do you take Methergin Tablet?

With food

90%

With or without food

10%

Please rate Methergin Tablet on price

Not Expensive

44%

Average

33%

Expensive

22%

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Marketer details

Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Methergin Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Methergin Tablet

Benefits of Methergin Tablet

Side effects of Methergin Tablet

How to use Methergin Tablet

How Methergin Tablet works

All substitutes for Methergin Tablet

Methygene 0.125mg Tablet

Utergin 0.125mg Tablet

Ergolin 0.125mg Tablet

Memline 0.125mg Tablet

Ergo 0.125mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Itraconazole (Oral Route)

Ketoconazole (Oral Route)

Ketoconazole (Injection Route)

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Clarithromycin (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Should Methergin Tablet be taken with or without food?

Who should not take Methergin Tablet?

Can Methergin Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

Does Methergin Tablet increase blood pressure?

Can Methergin Tablet be given to patients with heart disease?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

Complete Blood Count

Prothrombin Time

Thrombin Time

References

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