Consensus-based Recommendation 6.E13
Expert consensus	Level of consensus +++
A maximum of 6 IU undiluted oxytocin can be administered slowly and intravenously: 3 – 5 IU (1 vial) in 10 ml NaCl 0.9% as a single (slow intravenous!) bolus If necessary, this can be followed by 10 – 40 IU oxytocin in 500 – 1000 ml saline as a continuous infusion (dose depends on the clinical situation, particularly the impact on uterine tone) 16 ,  55 .