Meperidine Syrup and Oral Solution and Methergine oral and injection

• Generic Name: meperidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Demerol, Demerol HCl, Meperitab

• It is used to ease pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: methylergonovine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Methergine

Methergine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids. It affects the smooth muscle of a woman's uterus, improving the muscle tone as well as the strength and timing of uterine contractions.

Methergine is used just after a baby is born, to help deliver the placenta (also called the "afterbirth"). It is also used to help control bleeding and to improve muscle tone in the uterus after childbirth.

Methergine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.