Metoclopramide Tablets, 5mg

Prescription Antiemetic Tablets for Nausea and Vomiting in Pets

Product Description

Metoclopramide 5mg Tablets are a prescription antiemetic and gut motility medication that veterinarians use to manage nausea, vomiting, esophageal reflux, and gastric motility problems in dogs, cats, and horses. It tackles the problem from two angles, calming nausea signals in the brain while also encouraging the stomach and upper gut to move things along more efficiently. Scored tablets make it easy to fine-tune the dose across different patient sizes. It is used entirely off-label in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

• Nausea and Vomiting Control: Reduces nausea and vomiting from gastrointestinal disorders, post-surgical recovery, and certain drug side effects in dogs and cats.
• Gastric Prokinetic Effect: Stimulates upper GI smooth muscle contractions to accelerate gastric emptying and normalize sluggish intestinal motility in affected pets.
• Esophageal Reflux Management: Reduces acid reflux and regurgitation by improving lower esophageal sphincter tone and speeding stomach emptying in dogs and cats.
• Post-Surgical Ileus Treatment: Restores normal gastrointestinal motility following surgery or illness-induced ileus in dogs and cats.
• Chemotherapy-Related Nausea: Supports other antiemetic medications in keeping nausea and vomiting under control in dogs and cats undergoing cancer chemotherapy.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Metoclopramide 5mg

How to Use

Metoclopramide 5mg Tablets are a prescription-only medication. A valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this product.

Please follow your veterinarian's specific instructions for the dosage and administration of this medication for your pet.

Disclaimer: Dosage and administration of this medication must be determined by a licensed veterinarian. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any prescription medication for your pet.

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Additional Information

Precautions

• Avoid With Phenothiazines: Do not give alongside acepromazine or other phenothiazine drugs, as additive CNS depression can occur with this combination.
• Avoid in GI Obstruction or Perforation: Never use in pets with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, or hemorrhage, as stimulating motility can worsen these conditions.
• Avoid in Epilepsy: Use with caution or avoid in pets with a history of seizures, as metoclopramide can lower the seizure threshold.
• Avoid in Pheochromocytoma: Do not use in pets with a known adrenal gland tumor, as metoclopramide can trigger a sudden release of stress hormones causing a dangerous blood pressure spike.
• Caution in Kidney Disease: Pets with compromised kidney function may struggle to clear this medication at a normal rate, increasing the likelihood of side effects during treatment.
• Not for Motion Sickness: Metoclopramide does not work for vomiting caused by motion sickness or vestibular disease; other antiemetics are better suited for those cases.
• Check for Drug Interactions: Before starting treatment, make sure your vet has a full picture of everything your pet is currently taking, particularly opioids, anticholinergics, and CNS depressants.

Possible Side Effects

• Sedation and Restlessness: Some pets on metoclopramide become unusually drowsy, while others go the opposite way and seem agitated or unable to settle during treatment.
• Extrapyramidal Reactions: Uncontrollable muscle movements of the face, jaw, tongue, or limbs are a rare but serious side effect requiring immediate veterinary contact.
• Constipation or Diarrhea: Changes in bowel habits in either direction can occur during treatment and should be monitored throughout the course.
• Serious Allergic Reactions: Difficulty breathing, facial swelling, or collapse are signs of a severe allergic reaction requiring immediate emergency veterinary care.

Storage Information

• Room Temperature Storage: Tablets should be kept in a well-sealed container at room temperature, protected from excess heat and humidity at all times.
• Protect from Light and Moisture: Keeping tablets away from direct sunlight and damp environments helps hold on to their full potency over time.
• Keep Out of Reach: Store the medication safely away from children and other pets not currently being treated with it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What conditions does metoclopramide treat in dogs and cats?

Ans: Metoclopramide is used for nausea, vomiting, esophageal reflux, and gastric motility problems in dogs and cats. It also comes in handy after surgery for ileus and as part of chemotherapy support. It is not the right choice for motion sickness or vestibular-related vomiting. Your vet will confirm whether it suits your pet's situation.

Q2: Can metoclopramide be used in cats for nausea and vomiting?

Ans: Yes, metoclopramide is used in cats for nausea and vomiting linked to gastrointestinal issues, reflux, and post-surgical recovery. Cats can be more sensitive to its side effects than dogs, particularly the restlessness and behavioural changes that are occasionally reported. Your vet will assess whether it is the most suitable option for your cat's specific condition.

Q3: What are extrapyramidal reactions and why are they a concern with metoclopramide?

Ans: Extrapyramidal reactions show up as odd, uncontrolled movements around the face, jaw, tongue, or limbs that the pet cannot stop on their own. They are not common but they are serious, and the medication needs to be stopped right away if they appear. Get in touch with your vet immediately if you notice any unusual facial or body movements during treatment.

Q4: Why should metoclopramide never be given alongside acepromazine?

Ans: Both medications have a dampening effect on the central nervous system, and using them together at the same time pushes that effect much further than either would on its own. The result can be heavy sedation and a significant drop in blood pressure. Always let your vet know your pet is on metoclopramide before any procedure involving sedation.

Q5: Why does metoclopramide need to be given multiple times a day?

Ans: Metoclopramide does not stay active in the body for long, which means its effects on nausea and gut motility wear off well before a once-daily dose would kick back in. Without consistent dosing throughout the day, there are gaps where symptoms can creep back in. Your vet will set out a schedule that keeps things under control around the clock.

Clinical Research

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a684035.html https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/metoclopramide/about-metoclopramide/