Methylergonovine Maleate Tablets and Topcare ClearLax

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

Methylergonovine 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.

Methylergonovine 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.

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

• Generic Name: polyethylene glycol 3350
• Dosage Forms: powder for oral solution, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, MiraLAX, PEG3350, SunMark ClearLax, GaviLAX, MiraLAX, HealthyLax

ClearLax is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.

ClearLax is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.

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