Indications
Inhibition of labor during pregnancy to prevent preterm delivery
Active ingredients
Minerals:
Calcium channel blockers:
- Nifedipine (Adalat, generic, off-label).
Progestins:
- Progesterone (Utrogestan)
Probiotics:
- Lactobacilli (vaginal suppositories to prevent infections).
Oxytocin antagonists:
- Atosiban (Tractocile).
Sympathomimetics:
- Hexoprenaline (Gynipral)
- Fenoterol (no indication in many countries).
- Salbutamol (Ventolin, no indication in many countries).
- Other
NSAIDS:
- Indomethacin (off-label).
Herbal medicines:
- Bryophyllum
Other measures
- Strict bed rest
- Heat compresses: e.g. lavender compresses, warm compresses on the abdomen.