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Indications & Uses
Active management of the third stage of labour; treatment and prevention of postpartum haemorrhage; control of excessive uterine bleeding; and bleeding following childbirth or abortion.
Pharmacology
Ergometrine works by making the muscle of the uterus contract. In small doses it makes contractions come more often and more strongly, while in higher doses it raises the uterus's baseline muscle tone. It also narrows blood vessels, both in the limbs and in the brain.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Intramuscular use in adults: For active management of the third stage of labour, give 0.5 mg together with 5 units of oxytocin after delivery of the infant's anterior shoulder, or immediately after delivery. For treatment and prevention of postpartum haemorrhage, give 0.2 mg, which may be repeated every 2 to 4 hours as needed in severe bleeding.
Intravenous use in adults: For excessive uterine bleeding, give 0.2 mg by IV injection over at least 1 minute. This may be followed by oral doses of 0.2 to 0.4 mg 2 to 4 times daily until the risk of uterine atony or haemorrhage has passed (usually 48 hours).
Oral use in adults: For postpartum and post-abortion bleeding, give 0.2 to 0.4 mg 2 to 4 times daily until the risk of uterine atony and haemorrhage has passed (usually 48 hours), for a maximum duration of 1 week postpartum.
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea may occur, along with headache, dizziness, and ringing in the ears. It can also cause chest pain, palpitations, a slowed heartbeat, temporary rise in blood pressure, and other irregular heart rhythms. Breathlessness, occasional skin rashes, and shock have also been reported.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use with care in breech or other abnormal foetal presentation, in people with high blood pressure, chronic anaemia, or impaired liver, kidney, lung or heart function, and in toxemia, during breastfeeding, and where calcium levels are low. Check the blood pressure (BP), pulse and how the uterus is responding.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in pregnancy, during the 1st and 2nd stages of labour, and in patients with pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, threatened spontaneous abortion, or porphyria.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category X. Animal studies, human data, or both have shown clear evidence of foetal risk or abnormality, and the risk of using this drug during pregnancy clearly outweighs any possible benefit. It should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
An overdose of Ergometrine Maleate can cause peripheral vasoconstriction, encephalopathy, convulsions, respiratory failure, acute renal failure and temporary lactose intolerance. Treatment is supportive.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about G-Ergometrine 0.125 mg
What is G-Ergometrine 0.125 mg Tablet?
G-Ergometrine 0.125 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Ergometrine Maleate. It is made by Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Drugs acting on the Uterus group of medicines.
What is G-Ergometrine used for?
Active management of the third stage of labour; treatment and prevention of postpartum haemorrhage; control of excessive uterine bleeding; and bleeding following childbirth or abortion.
What are the side effects of G-Ergometrine?
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea may occur, along with headache, dizziness, and ringing in the ears. It can also cause chest pain, palpitations, a slowed heartbeat, temporary rise in blood pressure, and other irregular heart rhythms.
Can I take G-Ergometrine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy Category X. Animal studies, human data, or both have shown clear evidence of foetal risk or abnormality, and the risk of using this drug during pregnancy clearly outweighs any possible benefit. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much G-Ergometrine?
An overdose of Ergometrine Maleate can cause peripheral vasoconstriction, encephalopathy, convulsions, respiratory failure, acute renal failure and temporary lactose intolerance. Treatment is supportive. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Can I take other medicines with G-Ergometrine?
Some medicines can interact with Ergometrine Maleate, for example: Halothane, Oxytocin, Cabergoline, Uterotonic, Minocycline Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
G-Ergometrine is already among the lowest-priced brands of Ergometrine Maleate at this strength.
Do I need a prescription for G-Ergometrine?
G-Ergometrine is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.