Maxolon
Active Ingredients: Metoclopramide Oral
Representative Names: Clopra, Maxolon, Octamide, Reclomide, Reglan Oral
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What are metoclopramide tablets?
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
How should I take this medicine?
What if I miss a dose?
What drug(s) may interact with metoclopramide?
What side effects may I notice from taking metoclopramide?
What should I watch for while taking metoclopramide?
Where can I keep my medicine?
What are metoclopramide tablets? (Back to top)
METOCLOPRAMIDE (Reglan®) has a number of uses. Metoclopramide helps to control and relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease such as heartburn. It is also used to help people with poor motility of the stomach and intestinal tract. Generic metoclopramide tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•asthma
•breast cancer
•depression
•G6PD deficiency
•high blood pressure
•kidney disease
•methemoglobin reductase deficiency
•Parkinson\'s disease or a movement disorder
•pheochromocytoma
•seizures (convulsions)
•stomach obstruction, bleeding, or perforation
•an unusual or allergic reaction to metoclopramide, procainamide, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine? (Back to top)
Take metoclopramide tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take metoclopramide on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes before eating. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children....




