DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE vs SYNTOCINON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE and SYNTOCINON are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE	SYNTOCINON
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$34.84 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE	OXYTOCIN
Manufacturer	Somerset Theraps LLC	Novartis
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Spray/Inhaler, Spray/Inhaler, metered	Injectable, Solution
Drug class	Ergotamine Derivative	Oxytocic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 9 to 13 hours, depending on the form	—
Treats	Cluster Headache, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Orthostatic Hypotension	Postpartum Hemorrhage

dihydroergotamine mesylate syntocinon

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$34.84 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE

OXYTOCIN

Manufacturer

Somerset Theraps LLC

Novartis

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Spray/Inhaler, Spray/Inhaler, metered

Injectable, Solution

Drug class

Ergotamine Derivative

Oxytocic

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 9 to 13 hours, depending on the form

—

Treats

Cluster Headache, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Orthostatic Hypotension

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dihydroergotamine Mesylate and Syntocinon?

Dihydroergotamine Mesylate contains Dihydroergotamine Mesylate, while Syntocinon contains Oxytocin — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.