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Metoclopramide Hydrochloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: METOSIL
Strength: 10 mg | Form: Tablets
Price in UAE: AED 5.50
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Metoclopramide Hydrochloride

Class: | Antiemetic, Prokinetic agent Use: | Treatment of nausea and vomiting, including that associated with chemotherapy, postoperative recovery, and migraine; also used to facilitate gastric emptying in conditions such as gastroparesis. Adult dose: | 10 mg taken orally 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times daily; maximum duration of treatment is generally 12 weeks. Pediatric dose: | For children aged 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg/dose (up to a maximum of 10 mg) taken orally 30 minute

Drug Class

Antiemetic, Prokinetic agent

Uses & Indications

Treatment of nausea and vomiting, including that associated with chemotherapy, postoperative recovery, and migraine; also used to facilitate gastric emptying in conditions such as gastroparesis.

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F) in a tightly closed container, protected from light and moisture.

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: SPIMACO (Al Qassim Pharmaceutical Plant), SAUDI ARABIA

Package Size

20's

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 5.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

10 mg taken orally 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times daily; maximum duration of treatment is generally 12 weeks.

Pediatric Dose

For children aged 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg/dose (up to a maximum of 10 mg) taken orally 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 4 doses per day.

Side Effects

Drowsiness, fatigue, restlessness, diarrhea, and extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tardive dyskinesia, akathisia).

Contraindications & Precautions

Known hypersensitivity to metoclopramide, gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, or hemorrhage; pheochromocytoma; history of tardive dyskinesia with metoclopramide; concurrent use with drugs that can cause extrapyramidal symptoms.

Important Warnings

Risk of tardive dyskinesia, especially with long-term use; use with caution in patients with a history of depression or seizure disorders; may cause drowsiness; avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants.

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Metoclopramide Hydrochloride available in UAE pharmacies:

CLOPRAM 10 mg/2ml Solution For Injection CLOPRAM 5 mg/5ml Syrup GASTRONERTON 8.92 mg Tablets MCP-RATIOPHARM 10 mg Rectal Suppositories MECLOPRAN 10 mg Solution For Injection METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/5ml Oral Solution (Sugar-Free) METORAM 10 mg Solution For Injection METOSIL 10 mg Tablets METPAMID 5 mg/5ml Oral Solution MPC- Ratiopharm 5 mg/5ml Oral Solution (Sugar-Free)

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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