Pulin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Metoclopramide HCl

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of vomiting due to irradiation-sickness, post-op & drug-induced nausea & vomiting.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult 10 mg tds. Childn 2.5-5 mg tds. Max: 0.5 mg/kg daily. Inj By IM/IV. Adult 10 mg tds. Childn 5-14 yr 2.5-5 mg tds, 3-5 yr 2 mg bd-tds, 1-3 yr 1 mg bd-tds, <1 yr 1 mg bd-tds. Diagnostic procedures Adult 10-20 mg given 10-15 min before exam. Max: 0.5 mg/kg daily.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 30 min before meals.

Contraindications

Phaeochromocytoma, GI haemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation, epilepsy. Neonates, childn <2 yr.

Special Precautions

History of depression. 1st trimester of pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, hyperprolactinaemia, extrapyramidal reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Anticholinergics, opioids, phenothiazines, haloperidol, alcohol, CNS depressants.

MIMS Class

Antiemetics / Supportive Care Therapy

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pulin FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Form

Pulin inj 10 mg/2 mL

Packing/Price

2 mL x 100 × 1's

Pulin

metoclopramide

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries