If you check Hale, he ranks methergine as an L2 (safer) with a half-life of 20-30" and peak of 0.5 - 3 hours. He states that it is commonly used early postpartum for breastfeeding mothers with bleeding. His caution is regarding long-term use - greater than one week.
Cindy Garrison BS IBCLC
practicing in Pittsburgh PA
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