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Methergine Dosage

Drug Detail:Methergine (oral and injection) (Methylergonovine (oral and injection) [ meth-il-er-gon-o-veen ])

Generic Name: METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE 0.2mg

Dosage Form: tablet

Drug Class: Uterotonic agents

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.

Intramuscularly

1 mL, 0.2 mg, after delivery of the anterior shoulder, after delivery of the placenta, or during the puerperium. May be repeated as required, at intervals of 2-4 hours.

Intravenously

1 mL, 0.2 mg, administered slowly over a period of no less than 60 seconds (See WARNINGS.)

Orally

One tablet, 0.2 mg, 3 or 4 times daily in the puerperium for a maximum of 1 week.

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