Labor Inhibitors

Indications

Inhibition of labor during pregnancy to prevent preterm delivery

Active ingredients

Minerals:

Calcium channel blockers:

Progestins:

  • Progesterone (Utrogestan)

Probiotics:

Oxytocin antagonists:

Sympathomimetics:

  • Hexoprenaline (Gynipral)
  • Fenoterol (no indication in many countries).
  • Salbutamol (Ventolin, no indication in many countries).
  • Other

NSAIDS:

Herbal medicines:

  • Bryophyllum

Other measures

  • Strict bed rest
  • Heat compresses: e.g. lavender compresses, warm compresses on the abdomen.