Meritocin 5IU Injection

Description

Meritocin 5IU Injection is used for the induction of labor. It plays an important role in childbirth as it increases the contraction of the uterus and helps to induce labor in pregnant women. It may also be used to control post-delivery bleeding. Meritocin 5IU Injection is only used when there is any medical condition that prevents women to produce labor naturally. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor is the best person to decide how much amount should be given depending upon the condition. Hence, follow your doctor's advice while on treatment with this medicine. The most side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had surgery of the uterus, or cesarean section or have a history of premature labor. 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.

Introduction

In Induction of labour Meritocin 5IU Injection helps your body in preparation for labour or delivery of a full term baby. It increases contractions of the uterus. This helps the baby to come out of the mother’s womb with ease and prevents any complications involved with childbirth. Additionally, it also controls excessive bleeding after childbirth.

Benefits

Meritocin 5IU Injection stimulates the contraction of the uterine muscles during delivery. It also helps to control post-delivery bleeding.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Meritocin 5IU Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Meritocin 5IU Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Meritocin 5IU Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Meritocin 5IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Meritocin 5IU Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Meritocin 5IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. However, cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Meritocin 5IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.