Metocan 5mg Syrup

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Metocan 5mg Syrup, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Metocan 5mg Syrup and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 13.78
Packing: 30.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Metoclopramide (5mg)
Brand: Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd
Uses: Heartburn,Vomiting,Nausea,Treatment of Indigestion

Description

Metocan 5mg Syrup is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and heartburn
It prevents the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal and help reduce symptoms caused by the flow of the stomach contents back into the food pipe
Metocan 5mg Syrup is given by your doctor or nurse
The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
You should Take Metocan 5mg Syrup until your doctor tells you to stop
Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are restlessness, fatigue, and weakness
Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time
Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects
It also causes drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness
This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Metocan 5mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Metocan 5mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Metocan 5mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metocan 5mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Metocan 5mg Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Metocan 5mg Syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could affect the vision and may interfere with the ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Metocan 5mg Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Metocan 5mg Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metocan 5mg Syrup.
Drug Action:	Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists- Prokinetic Agents
Therapeutic class:	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) Derivative

Uses of Metocan 5mg Syrup

In Treatment of Indigestion Indigestion means discomfort of mainly the upper part of your stomach which may also have other symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, feeling full etc
Metocan 5mg Syrup improves the movement of food in your stomach and gut (intestine)
This relieves these symptoms and helps in proper digestion of food
Take Metocan 5mg Syrup as prescribed by the doctor
Think about what foods trigger indigestion and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight, and try to find ways to relax
Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Metocan 5mg Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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