Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
From the official U.S. FDA label for oxytocin, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Oxytocin Injection, USP (synthetic) is indicated for the medical rather than the elective induction of labor. Available data and information are inadequate to define the benefits to risks considerations in the use of the drug product for elective induction. Elective induction of labor is defined as the initiation of labor for convenience in an individual with a term pregnancy who is free of medical indications. Antepartum Oxytocin injection (synthetic) is indicated for the initiation or improvement of uterine contractions, where this is desirable and considered suitable, in order to achieve early vaginal delivery for fetal or maternal reasons. …
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC at 1-800-551-7176 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. The following adverse reactions have been reported in the mother: • Anaphylactic reaction • Postpartum hemorrhage • Cardiac arrhythmia • Fatal afibrinogenemia • Nausea • Vomiting • Premature ventricular contractions • Pelvic hematoma Excessive dosage or hypersensitivity to the drug may result in uterine hypertonicity, spasm, tetanic contraction or rupture of the uterus. The possibility of increased blood loss and afibrinogenemia should be kept in mind when administering the drug. …
Oxytocin injection (synthetic) is contraindicated in any of the following conditions: • Significant cephalopelvic disproportion; • Unfavorable fetal positions or presentations which are undeliverable without conversion prior to delivery, i.e., transverse lies; • In obstetrical emergencies where the benefit-to-risk ratio for either the fetus or the mother favors surgical intervention; • In cases of fetal distress where delivery is not imminent; • Prolonged use in uterine inertia or severe toxemia …
Oxytocin injection (synthetic) when given for induction or stimulation of labor, must be administered only by the intravenous route and with adequate medical supervision in a hospital.
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Oxytocin Injection contains Oxytocin (10 IU/mL), as solution for injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Oxytocin Injection is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-6981, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Oxytocin Injection, USP (synthetic) is indicated for the medical rather than the elective induction of labor. Available data and information are inadequate to define the benefits to risks considerations in the use of the drug product for elective induction. Elective induction of labor is defined as the initiation of labor for convenience in an individual with a term pregnancy who (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for oxytocin. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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