Gastrosil: Dosages and Ingredients | Full Prescribing Info

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Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Metoclopramide.

Description

Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Metoclopramide (as hydrochloride) 5 mg.

Indications/Uses

Used in the management of nausea and vomiting associated with various gastrointestinal disorders, dyspepsia and disorders of decreased gastrointestinal motility.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult: 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) three times daily, or as prescribed by the physician.
Children 9-14 years (30 kg and over): 5 mg three times daily or as prescribed by the physician.

Contraindications

History of seizures, peptic ulcer disease and pheochromocytoma.

Special Precautions

Patients with renal impairment, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease or history of depression. Risk of tardive dyskinesia. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

Adverse Reactions

Adverse effects include restlessness, drowsiness, headache and diarrhea. Extrapyramidal symptoms like acute dystonic reactions, Parkinsonian syndrome and galactorrhoea due to increased prolactin secretion may also occur.

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Storage

Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

MIMS Class

Antiemetics

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gastrosil syr 5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Gastrosil

metoclopramide

Manufacturer:

Nutramedica

Distributor:

Nutramedica