Motilon10mg
Rx- Generic:
- Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
- Company:
- Synovia Pharma PLC.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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At a glance
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride is a prokinetic drug used to treat nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and stomach discomfort.
Indications
- Nausea and vomiting
- Indigestion and heartburn
- Diabetic gastroparesis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Diabetic Gastric Stasis: 10 mg 4 times daily (2-8 weeks)
- Chemotherapy-induced Nausea: 10 mg (up to 3 times daily, max 5 days)
- GERD: 10-15 mg 4 times daily (max 12 weeks)
- Elderly: 5 mg/dose
Parenteral Dose: 10 mg IM or slow IV (1-2 minutes)
Child Dose: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV/IM/PO (6-8 hourly)
Renal Dose: CrCl <40 mL/min: reduce dose by 50%; CrCl <10 mL/min: reduce dose by 75%
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Restlessness
- Drowsiness and fatigue
- Headache
- Dysgeusia (taste changes)
Serious Side Effects:
- Tardive Dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements)
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
- Depression and suicidal ideation
Precautions & warnings
- Caution while driving (may cause drowsiness and dizziness)
- Avoid alcohol (may cause excessive drowsiness)
- Avoid in patients with Parkinson's Disease
- Caution in epilepsy (may increase seizure frequency)
- Do not use if history of tardive dyskinesia
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.