Methergin tablet is used to stop bleeding after childbirth. It quickly enters the body after use, making it essential to control uterine bleeding after childbirth.
Methylergometrine is the primary ingredient in Methergin tablet. This tablet contains 0.125 mg of methylergometrine. It is a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid. All the ergot alkaloids including methylergometrine show motor activity on the uterus.
After small doses contractions are increased in frequency, force, which is followed by relaxation. But as the dose increases the contractions of uterus muscle are sustained for longer time and desired contracture is achieved.
It is also used for subinvolution of the uterus and haemorrhage. Use of Methergin tablet is not indicated during pregnancy.