Norvom Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Metoclopramide HCl

Indications/Uses

Treatment of post-op drug-induced nausea & vomiting. Symptomatic relief of acute & chronic gastroparesis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Caplet Adult 1 caplet 3 times daily. Adolescents & childn >6 yr Max: 0.5 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. Syr Adult 5 mL 3 times daily. Adolescents & childn >6 yr Max: 0.5 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take ½ hr before meals & at bedtime.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. GI bleeding, mechanical obstruction or perforation. Epilepsy. Pheochromocytoma.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity. May impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Patients w/ kidney disorders. Pregnancy, lactation. In childn & elderly, doses should be reduced as it may increase the risk of extrapyramidal symptoms.

Adverse Reactions

High dose: Dizziness, disorientation, extrapyramidal reaction, muscle hypertonia, irritability, agitation, nervous, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea.

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Drug Interactions

CNS depressants, haloperidol, phenothiazine, anticholinergic agents, narcotic analgesic, paracetamol, tetracycline, levodopa, ethanol, cyclosporine, digoxin.

MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories

ATC Classification

A03FA01 - metoclopramide ; Belongs to the class of propulsives. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Norvom caplet 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Norvom syr 10 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Norvom

metoclopramide

Manufacturer:

Ifars