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Medicines carbetocinQuestion & answer

carbetocin · Medicine question

What is carbetocin used for after birth?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It helps prevent postpartum haemorrhage caused by the womb failing to contract firmly after delivery.

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Pabal 100 micrograms in 1ml solution for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11

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