Maxolon syrup 5mg / 5ml

About Maxolon syrup 5mg / 5ml

Maxolon Syrup Uses

• Nausea and vomiting caused by illness or infection
• Nausea and vomiting after surgery
• Nausea and vomiting linked with migraine attacks
• Delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis) in adults
• Nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy

Maxolon Syrup Benefits

• Provides fast relief from nausea and vomiting
• Helps the stomach empty its contents faster
• Reduces bloating and fullness linked with slow digestion
• Easy to dose accurately in syrup form
• Works well as a short-term add-on to other treatments

What Experts Say

Metoclopramide works mainly by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain's chemoreceptor trigger zone, the area that signals nausea and vomiting to the rest of the body. This central action makes it effective across many different causes of nausea.

It also increases the movement of the stomach and upper intestine, which helps food pass through faster and reduces the feeling of fullness or bloating. This prokinetic effect makes it useful for nausea linked to slow stomach emptying and for certain digestive complaints.

Because dopamine blockade can affect movement control pathways in the brain, doctors recommend using metoclopramide for the shortest time needed, usually no more than five days, to lower the risk of movement related side effects. Children and elderly patients are watched especially closely for this reason.

Drug Class

• Antiemetic
• Prokinetic agent
• Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist

Maxolon syrup 5mg / 5ml formula

• Metoclopramide

Available forms

• Syrup

How to use Maxolon syrup 5mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before each use
• Use the measuring cup or oral syringe provided, not a kitchen spoon
• Take the dose about thirty minutes before meals and at bedtime if a night dose is prescribed
• Follow the exact dose advised by the doctor based on age and body weight
• Use for short-term relief only, generally not more than five days in a row
• Do not increase the dose or frequency without medical advice

Drug Interactions

• Antipsychotics and other dopamine antagonists: Combining with these raises the risk of movement disorders and extrapyramidal symptoms.
• CNS depressants (sedatives, opioids, alcohol): Additive drowsiness and sedation can occur when taken together.
• Digoxin: Faster gut movement caused by metoclopramide can reduce digoxin absorption and lower its effect.
• Cyclosporine: Altered gut transit time can change how much cyclosporine is absorbed, affecting blood levels.
• MAO inhibitors: Increased risk of high blood pressure and other side effects when used together.

Risks and warnings

• Movement disorders: Metoclopramide can cause extrapyramidal symptoms such as muscle spasms, restlessness, and abnormal movements, with higher risk in children and young adults.
• Tardive dyskinesia: Long-term or repeated use raises the risk of persistent, sometimes irreversible involuntary movements, especially of the face and tongue.
• Short-term use only: Treatment beyond five continuous days is not recommended due to rising neurological risk with prolonged exposure.
• Parkinson's disease: Metoclopramide can worsen Parkinson's symptoms because of its dopamine-blocking action and should be used with caution.
• Epilepsy: Use with caution, as metoclopramide may increase the frequency or severity of seizures in people with a seizure disorder.
• Children and adolescents: Higher sensitivity to movement-related side effects means the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest possible time.

Maxolon Syrup Side Effects

• Drowsiness or tiredness
• Restlessness or feeling unusually agitated
• Muscle stiffness or spasms
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Low mood or irritability
• Breast tenderness or unusual milk production
• Irregular periods

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the bottle tightly closed after each use
• Protect from direct sunlight and heat
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the bottle
• Discard any leftover syrup once the treatment course ends