Side Effects:

Common Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Agitation, Restlessness, Parkinsonism, Akathisia.

Expert advice for Metoclop Tablet

Take metoclopramide half an hour before your meals.
Consult a doctor immediately if you begin to have repetitive movements of the eyes, tongue, face, arm, or legs.
Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to it.
Do not take this drug if you are breast-feeding.
Do not o drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug as it can make you feel drowsy.
Avoid taking alcohol till you know how the drug affects your body.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Metoclop safe to use?
Metoclop is safe if used in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. How long can I take Metoclop for?
Always take your medicines for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Metoclop work?
Metoclop works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Metoclop cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Metoclop. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Metoclop.

Q. Does Metoclop make you sleepy?
Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Metoclop. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive sleepiness after taking Metoclop.

Q. Does Metoclop need prescription?
Yes, Metoclop is a prescription medicine and a prescription is needed for buying it.

Q. Does Metoclop make you feel tired?
Metoclop can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness after taking Metoclop.

Q. Does Metoclop affect birth control pills?
Metoclop does not affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). These can be taken together. However, talk to your doctor and take your medicines as advised.

Q. Does Metoclop potentiate opioid?
Metoclop potentiates only the sedative (sleep-inducing) effect of opioids. Use of Metoclop with an opioid can limit your ability to drive or operate any machine. Talk to your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Does Metoclop work for morning sickness?
Metoclop can help in relieving morning sickness. However, this is not an approved indication for its use. There are other medicines also available to treat morning sickness. Consult a doctor if you need treatment for morning sickness as you should not take any medicine during pregnancy without consulting a doctor.

Q. Does Metoclop cause constipation?
Metoclop does not cause constipation. Please consult your doctor if you experience constipation while taking Metoclop as it may be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with ranitidine?
Metoclop can be taken with ranitidine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with paracetamol?
Metoclop can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with ibuprofen?
Metoclop can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with antibiotics?
Metoclop can be taken with antibiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with tramadol?
Metoclop can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with loperamide?
Metoclop can be taken with loperamide. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with hyoscine?
Metoclop can be taken with hyoscine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with diazepam?
Metoclop taken along with diazepam can increase sedation (sleepiness). You would need to be more cautious while taking this combination as this may affect your driving and if you are operating any machines. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop with ciprofloxacin?
Metoclop can be taken with ciprofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metoclop for nausea?
Metoclop is an antiemetic. It works on a part of your brain that prevents you from feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting). It is used to prevent delayed nausea and vomiting that may occur after chemotherapy or caused by radiotherapy and to treat nausea and vomiting including that which may occur with a migraine.

Q. Is Metoclop an over the counter (OTC) product?
Metoclop is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription medicines.

Q. Is Metoclop a steroid?
Metoclop is not a steroid. It is an antiemetic.

Q. Is Metoclop an opiate?
Metoclop is not an opiate. It is an antiemetic.

Q. Is Metoclop used for a headache?
Metoclop is not used for the treatment of a headache. It is used to treat nausea and vomiting which may occur with a migraine headache.

Q. Is Metoclop addictive?
Metoclop is not addictive. It has not been reported to have any habit-forming potential.