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Metoclopramide

Gastrointestinal Medicines
Injection · Tablet5 mg · 2 ml · 10 mg59 brands · 41 makers
Metoclopramide is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Gastrointestinal Medicines. 59 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic namemetoclopramide
Therapeutic classGastrointestinal Medicines > 17.2 Antiemetic medicines
Form & strength (NLEM)Injection: 5 mg (hydrochloride)/ ml in 2 ml ampoule; Tablet: 10 mg (hydrochloride); [a] not in neonates
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

The use of Metoclopramide Oral Solution is recommended for adults only. Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Metoclopramide Oral Solution is indicated as short-term (4 to 12 weeks) therapy for adults with symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux who fail to respond to conventional therapy.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Metoclopramide. Full label: DailyMed.

The use of Metoclopramide Oral Solution is recommended for adults only. Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Metoclopramide Oral Solution is indicated as short-term (4 to 12 weeks) therapy for adults with symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux who fail to respond to conventional therapy. The principal effect of metoclopramide is on symptoms of post-prandial and daytime heartburn with less observed effect on nocturnal symptoms. If symptoms are confined to particular situations, such as following the evening meal, use of metoclopramide as single doses prior to the provocative situation should be considered, rather than using the drug throughout the day. Healing of esophageal ulcers and erosions has been endoscopically demonstrated at the end of 12-week trial using doses of 15 mg 4 times daily. As there is no documented correlation between symptoms and healing of esophageal lesions, patients with documented lesions should be monitored endoscopically.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Metoclopramide. Full label: DailyMed.

For the Relief of Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Administer from 10 mg to 15 mg metoclopramide orally up to 4 times daily 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime, depending upon symptoms being treated and clinical response (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and INDICATIONS AND USAGE ). If symptoms occur only intermittently or at specific times of the day, use of metoclopramide in single doses up to 20 mg prior to the provoking situation may be preferred rather than continuous treatment.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Metoclopramide should not be used whenever stimulation of gastrointestinal motility might be dangerous, e.g., in the presence of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, or perforation. Metoclopramide is contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma because the drug may cause a hypertensive crisis, probably due to release of catecholamines from the tumor. Such hypertensive crises may be controlled by phentolamine. Metoclopramide is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity or intolerance to the drug.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Mental depression has occurred in patients with and without prior history of depression. Symptoms have ranged from mild to severe and have included suicidal ideation and suicide. Metoclopramide should be given to patients with a prior history of depression only if the expected benefits outweigh the potential risks. Extrapyramidal symptoms, manifested primarily as acute dystonic reactions, occur in approximately 1 in 500 patients treated with the usual adult dosages of 30 to 40 mg/day of metoclopramide.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

In general, the incidence of adverse reactions correlates with the dose and duration of metoclopramide administration. The following reactions have been reported, although in most instances, data do not permit an estimate of frequency: CNS Effects Restlessness, drowsiness, fatigue, and lassitude occur in approximately 10% of patients receiving the most commonly prescribed dosage of 10 mg 4 times daily. (see PRECAUTIONS ).

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

59 products from 41 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Actinorm 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Hinglaj Laboratoriesstrip of 10 tablets
Almet 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Alkem Laboratories Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Apomatine SyrupMetoclopramide (5mg)Agrawal Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 1 Ltr Syrup
Bacnorm 5mg Oral DropsMetoclopramide (5mg)Bactolac Formulations Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 ml Oral Drops
Clomet 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Oyster Labs Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Clomet SyrupMetoclopramide (5mg)Oyster Labs Ltdbottle of 60 ml Syrup
Clopram 25mg TabletMetoclopramide (25mg)Mayflower Indiastrip of 10 tablets
Clopram 50mg TabletMetoclopramide (50mg)Mayflower Indiastrip of 10 tablets
Clopride InjectionMetoclopramide (5mg/ml)Parex Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdampoule of 2 ml Injection
Dysvon 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Suvik Hitek Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Elinorm 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Elite Pharma Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Emenil 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)AstraZenecastrip of 10 tablets
Emenil InjectionMetoclopramide (5mg/ml)AstraZenecavial of 10 ml Injection
Esmet 5mg InjectionMetoclopramide (5mg)SPM Drugs Pvt Ltdvial of 2 ml Injection
Eurometop 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Euro Biogenicsstrip of 10 tablets
Gastrinorm 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Raymond Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Johnlee Metoclopramide InjectionMetoclopramide (5mg)Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdampoule of 2 ml Injection
Maxeron 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Maxeron 5mg InjectionMetoclopramide (5mg)Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdvial of 10 ml Injection
Maxeron 5mg SyrupMetoclopramide (5mg)Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 ml Syrup
Maxinorm 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Pharmasynth Formulations Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Meclomide SuspensionMetoclopramide (5mg)Lark Laboratories Ltdbottle of 450 ml Suspension
Metaclop 5mg InjectionMetoclopramide (5mg)Ind Swift Laboratories Ltdvial of 2 ml Injection
Metaclopramide InjectionMetoclopramide (NA)Cipla Ltdvial of 2 ml Injection
Metarex 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Shalman Pharma Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Metocan 5mg SyrupMetoclopramide (5mg)Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 ml Syrup
Metoclop TabletMetoclopramide (NA)Ind Swift Laboratories Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Metoclopramide Hcl InjectionMetoclopramide (NA)Croford Pharma Pvt Ltdvial of 10 ml Injection
Metonova 5mg SyrupMetoclopramide (5mg/5ml)Innovative Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 30 ml Syrup
Metotid 10mg TabletMetoclopramide (10mg)Biological E Ltdstrip of 10 tablets

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

RECOMMENDED STORAGE Store at controlled room temperature, between 20°C and 25°C (68° to 77°F) (see USP). Protect from freezing. DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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