Ethacridine Lactate

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Induction of second trimester abortion (MTP).

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

History of previous surgery on the uterus or cervix. Nondilating cervix should be reviewed before supplementing oxytoxic agents. Re-evaluate the treatment depending on the dilation of cervix, presence or absence of membrances and the frequency and intensity of uterine contractions.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Prolonged use delays wound healing.

Drug Category/Class

Ethacridine Lactate has 6 Brands listed


Aborcil (50 mg)Aborcin (50 mg)
Abortil (50 mg)Emcredil (50 mg)
Vecredil (100 ml)Vecredil (50 mg)

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