Ergometrine and Oxytocin Injection (Syntometrine®)

Syntometrine® Injection is a sterile, clear, colourless solution, faintly bluish fluorescent, containing synthetic oxytocin 5 IU/mL and ergometrine maleate 0.5 mg/mL. It also contains maleic acid, sodium chloride, acetic acid, chlorbutanol, sodium acetate trihydrate and water for injections, buffered to pH 3.2.

Indication:
For the active management of the third stage of labour and prevention and treatment of post-partum haemorrhage associated with uterine atony.

  • Strength: oxytocin 5 IU/mL and ergometrine maleate 0.5 mg/mL
  • Package: 1 mL ampoule
  • Phebra Code: INJ182
  • Pack Size: 5 ampoules

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