Prescription Required

Foetocin 5IU Injection

by TTK Healthcare Ltd
Oxytocin (5IU)

₹19

Foetocin 5IU Injection

Introduction to Foetocin 5IU Injection

It is only used when there is any medical condition that prevents women from producing labor (contractions required for childbirth) naturally. 

  • This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. 
  • This medicine also helps to reduce heavy bleeding after childbirth. 

Safety Advice for Foetocin 5IU Injection

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  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Foetocin 5IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Foetocin 5IU Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

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Foetocin 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.

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Foetocin 5IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Foetocin 5IU Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive.

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There is limited information available on the use of Foetocin 5IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. However, cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

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There is limited information available on the use of Foetocin 5IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Foetocin 5IU Injection works

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

How To Use Foetocin 5IU Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
  • Depending on the situation; dose will be administered by your doctor.
  • Strictly follow the healthcare professional's advise while on treatment with this medicine.

Special Precautions About Foetocin 5IU Injection

  • If side effects persists for longer duration; inform your doctor.
  • Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had or recently gone through uterine surgery, or C-section, or have a medical history of premature labor.
  • Inform your doctor about all the medications you are running-on to prevent potential harmful interactions.

Benefits Of Foetocin 5IU Injection

  • Increase contractions of the uterus; to support childbirth
  • Prevents any complications involved with childbirth.
  • Control excessive bleeding after childbirth.

Side Effects Of Foetocin 5IU Injection

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Uterine contractions
  • Nausea

Similar Medicine Of Foetocin 5IU Injection

What If I Missed A Dose Of Foetocin 5IU Injection

The drug is injected by the doctor when required; so there is no chance of missing any dose.

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FAQ's on Foetocin 5IU Injection

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

It may cause a headache, nausea, vomiting and increased in blood pressure. You may also feel increased uterine contractions for some time. However, these conditions are very much manageable in hospital settings.

What is Foetocin and for what it is used for?

Foetocin is an injectable preparation, which contains Oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone, produced naturally by the body. As a medicine, it is used to start or improve the contractions during labor (childbirth) process. It may also be used to minimize the bleeding after childbirth.

How and in what dose can it be used?

It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.

What may be the possible side effects associated with its use?

It may cause a headache, nausea, vomiting and increased in blood pressure. You may also feel increased uterine contractions for some time. However, these conditions are very much manageable in hospital settings.

Is there any special precaution should I follow?

Your doctor, would take the proper medical history, and evaluate you before giving this medicine. You should tell the detailed medical history to your doctor. Tell to your doctor if you previously had a premature delivery, or c-section, or any other uterine or cervical surgery.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Friday, 26 July, 2024

Prescription Required

Foetocin 5IU Injection

by TTK Healthcare Ltd
Oxytocin (5IU)

₹19

Foetocin 5IU Injection

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