Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet is a medicine used to control bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after childbirth or an abortion. It works on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increases tone, rate, and amplitude of contractions thus reduces blood loss.

Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet induces a rapid and sustained effect on muscles of womb which shortens the third stage of labor and reduces blood loss

Uses of Ergo Meg Tablet

Post-delivery bleeding

Benefits of Ergo Meg Tablet

In Post-delivery bleeding

Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet helps to control excessive bleeding after giving birth. This helps to prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to dropping of blood pressure, shock and even death if not controlled in time. It helps proper contraction of the uterus and therefore prevents hemorrhage and further complications.

Side effects of Ergo Meg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ergo Meg

High blood pressure
Headache
Seizure

How to use Ergo Meg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet is used for the prevention and control of post-delivery bleeding.
It may also be used for the active management of the third stage of labor, to facilitate the delivery of the placenta.
It should be avoided in patients, with high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Ergolines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Uterotonic and abortificient

Patient concerns

Lower back pain post delivery.

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Do Hot fomentation and Apply Dynapar QPS spray Take Tab Myospas-D twice daily and Cap Nurokind-Gold twice daily and Cap Pansec-DSR once daily empty stomach for 4 days

Post delivery lots of illness

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Kindly refer to gyanecologist

Right side of entire stomach and vegina lip and back side of spine heavy pain. Post delivery, C-Section. Also heavy bleeding through motion

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please visit an orthopedician regarding the pain. The pain could be due to a faulty spinal anaesthesia of a spinal issue. It is unrelated to the C section. For the bleeding, take plenty of fiber rich diet and lots of water. You can also take Syrup cremation 3 sf at night for a week

FAQs

Q. Should Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet be taken with or without food?

Take Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet orally with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times daily for up to 1 week after delivery. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet.

Q. Who should not take Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet?

Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet should not be taken by individuals who have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of seizures. It should also not be taken by pregnant women, as it can cause contractions of the uterus.

Q. Can Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. It is recommended to wait at least 12 hours after taking Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet before breastfeeding.

Q. Does Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet increase blood pressure?

Yes, one of the most common adverse effects of Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet is hypertension along with seizure. Seek immediate medical help in such a case.

Q. Can Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet be given to patients with heart disease?

Patients with risk factors for coronary artery disease (e.g., smoking, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol) if administered Ergo Meg 0.125mg Tablet, are more susceptible to heart blockage leading to severe complications.

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