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27118
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Product Description
Metoclopramide is an anti-nausea, anti-vomiting, and anti-reflux medication. It improves stomach and intestinal motions and contractions after it enters the system.
Who is Metoclopramide Tablet for?
Dogs and cats.
Why use Metoclopramide Tablet?
Metoclopramide is a highly effective medicine for lowering the lower esophageal sphincter pressure. It helps to activate the upper gastrointestinal tract, improve gastric emptying, and reduce gastroesophageal reflux. It is also effective in the treatment of gastric problems and ileus.
How does Metoclopramide Tablet work?
This medication promotes upper gastrointestinal tract movement after it enters the system. It improves stomach movement and contractions without stimulating gastric, biliary, or pancreatic secretions. Although not all details of how this medicine works are known, it is widely assumed that it doesn't require intact vagal innervation and that it operates by sensitizing tissue to cholinergic activity. Anticholinergic medicines can be used to halt this activity.
Manufacturer:
Pliva, PAR, Watson, Teva or other generic brand
Active Ingredients(s):
Metoclopramide base
How is Metoclopramide Tablet sold?
Sold by the tablet in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths
What are the side effects of Metoclopramide Tablet?
Potential side effects include: Increase in seizure activity Constipation Disorientation Depression Hyperactivity Dizziness If your pet's condition is persistent or worsening, notify a veterinarian.
What special precautions are there?
This drug is known to have interactions with: Phenothiazines Digoxin Cimetidine Narcotic agents Sedatives Acetaminophen Aspirin Diazepam Tetracycline Atropine Butyrophenones Keep out of the reach of children.
What to do if overdose?
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Metoclopramide Tablet?
Keep in a dry environment at room temperature between 68-77° F
Helpful Tips:
Prior to use, consult your veterinarian for complete drug details. This generic GI medication is useful in treating a variety of vomiting conditions and gastrointestinal illnesses. The name brand version of this medication is Robbins' Reglan.
Overview
Use as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Main Ingredients
Metoclopramide base. Colloidal silicon dioxide, Corn starch, Pregelantinized starch, Magnesium stearate, Mannitol, Microcrystalline cellulose.
