Composition

Each 1 mL ampoule of Obargin contains :

• Methylergometrine maleate: 0.2 mg.
• Excipients: S.Q. for 1 mL.

Indications

• Active management of the third stage of labour ( as a means to promote separation of the placenta and to reduce blood loss).
• Treatment of uterine atony / haemorrhage occurring :
• During and after the third stage of labour.
• In association with caesarean section.
• Following abortion.
• Treatment of subinvolution of the uterus, lochiometra, puerperal bleeding.

Dosage & Administration

Active management of the third stage of labour 0.5 to 1 mL = (0.1 to 0.2mg) by slow intravenous injection or by intramuscular injection following the delivery of the anterior shoulder or after the expulsion of the placenta or immediately after delivery of the child.

For delivery under general anaesthesia the recommended dose is 1 mL = (0.2mg).