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Nu-Metoclopramide
(metoclopramide)-
In this factsheet:
- How does Nu-Metoclopramide work? What will it do for me?
- How should I use Nu-Metoclopramide?
- What form(s) does Nu-Metoclopramide come in?
- Who should NOT take Nu-Metoclopramide?
- What side effects are possible with Nu-Metoclopramide?
- Are there any other precautions or warnings for Nu-Metoclopramide?
- What other drugs could interact with Nu-Metoclopramide?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
| 02143283 | NU-METOCLOPRAMIDE 10MG TABLET |
| 02143275 | NU-METOCLOPRAMIDE 5MG TABLET |
How does Nu-Metoclopramide work? What will it do for me?
Metoclopramide is used to improve stomach emptying after surgery or other procedures. It can also be used to prevent nausea after operations and is useful in preventing the nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. It works by speeding up the rate at which the stomach empties and by blocking nausea triggers in the brain.
Your doctor may choose to use this medication for conditions other than the ones listed here. If you're unsure why you are taking this medication, contact your doctor.
How should I use Nu-Metoclopramide?
The recommended adult dose of metoclopramide for symptoms resulting from delayed stomach emptying ranges from 5 mg to 10 mg three or four times daily before meals. The recommended dose for children (aged 5 to 14 years) is 2.5 mg to 5 mg three times daily before meals. The injectable form of metoclopramide is most often used for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It is usually administered by a health professional in the hospital setting.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue on with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double-up on doses.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does Nu-Metoclopramide come in?
5 mg
Each white, square, biconvex tablet, identified NU over M5 on one side, contains metoclopramide HCl equivalent to metoclopramide 5 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. Energy: 1.58 kJ (0.38 kcal). Sodium: <1 mmol (0.06 mg). Gluten- and tartrazine-free.
10 mg
Each white, round, biconvex tablet, scored and identified NU over M10 on one side, contains metoclopramide HCl equivalent to metoclopramide 10 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. Energy: 3.16 kJ (0.76 kcal). Sodium: <1 mmol (0.11 mg). Gluten- and tartrazine-free.
Who should NOT take Nu-Metoclopramide?
Metoclopramide should not be used:
- by anyone with a known or suspected allergy to metoclopramide or any ingredients of the medication
- when faster passage of materials through the stomach might be dangerous (e.g., in cases of stomach bleeding or breaks in the stomach lining)
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