TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Important: Therapy notes
- Metoclopramide has both central and peripheral actions.
- It should only be used after appropriate assessment of gut motility and short-term (up to 5 days).
- In view of possible extrapyramidal side-effects, do not use metoclopramide for gastro-intestinal motility disorders in patients under 20 years old and in older people.
- For use in nausea and vertigo refer to Drugs used in nausea and vertigo.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Tablets 10mg (s)
Dosage:
Adults up to 60kg up to 500 micrograms/kg daily in 3 divided doses for up to 5 days.
Adults 60kg and above 10mg up to 3 times daily for up to 5 days.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Oral solution 5mg/5mL (s)
Dosage:
Adults up to 60kg up to 500 micrograms/kg daily in 3 divided doses for up to 5 days.
Adults 60kg and above 10mg up to 3 times daily for up to 5 days.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Injection 10mg/2mL (s)
Dosage:
By intramuscular injection or by slow intravenous injection given over at least 3 minutes:
Adults up to 60kg up to 500 micrograms/kg daily in 3 divided doses for up to 5 days.
Adults 60kg and above 10mg up to 3 times daily for up to 5 days.