Prescription
Uterotonic (hormone that causes womb contractions)
Oxytocin
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Oxytocin is a hormone injection that causes the womb (uterus) to contract, helping to start or strengthen labour contractions and control bleeding after delivery.
What is it used for?
Inducing (starting) labourstrengthening weak labour contractionscontrolling heavy bleeding after childbirthmanaging incomplete miscarriage
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.