Ergonovine/Methylergonovine (Systemic)

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken or if it is taken for a longer time than your doctor ordered, it may cause serious effects.

Dosing - The dose of ergonovine or methylergonovine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of ergonovine and methylergonovine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For ergonovine
• For oral dosage forms (tablets):
  • For treatment of excessive uterine bleeding:
    • Adults - 0.2 to 0.4 milligram, swallowed or placed under the tongue every six to twelve hours. Usually this medicine is taken for forty-eight hours or less.
• For injection dosage form:
  • For treatment of excessive uterine bleeding:
    • Adults - 0.2 milligram, injected into a muscle or vein. This dose can be repeated up to five times if needed, with a two- to four-hour wait between doses.

For methylergonovine
• For oral dosage forms (tablets):
  • For treatment of excessive uterine bleeding:
    • Adults - 0.2 to 0.4 milligram, taken every six to twelve hours. Usually this medicine is taken for forty-eight hours or less.
• For injection dosage form:
  • For treatment of excessive uterine bleeding:
    • Adults - 0.2 milligram, injected into a muscle or vein. This dose can be repeated up to five times if needed, with a two- to four-hour wait between doses.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, do not take the missed dose at all and do not double the next one. Instead, go back to your regular dosing schedule. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.