Metomide Syrup ingredients
Price of Metomide Syrup
The price of Metomide Syrup in Pakistan is Rs. 60
Metomide Syrup Uses
- Used for nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, surgery, or migraine
- Indicated for gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties too slowly
- Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by reducing acid flowing back into the esophagus
- Helpful in managing nausea and vomiting in patients with diabetic stomach problems
- Given to patients before medical procedures to prevent post-operative nausea
- Effective against persistent hiccups that do not respond to other treatments
- Chosen for patients with drug-induced nausea caused by certain prescribed medicines
- Supports recovery after stomach surgeries where normal gut movement is disrupted
Dosages of Metomide Syrup
- Adults: 10 to 15ml (2 to 3 teaspoons) per dose
- Maximum daily dose: 4 doses in 24 hours for adults
- Children aged 1 to 14 years: 5 to 10ml per dose, taken 30 minutes before meals, up to 3 times a day
- Children under 1 year: not recommended without direct medical supervision
How to use Metomide Syrup?
- For the best result, take it 30 minutes before a meal or as directed by your doctor.
- Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose
- Use the measuring spoon or cup provided for accurate dosing
- Do not use this syrup for longer than 12 weeks without your doctor's guidance
Metomide Syrup Side Effects
- Drowsiness and feeling unusually tired
- Restlessness or an inability to sit still
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Uncontrolled muscle movements of the face, tongue, or limbs (dystonic reactions)
- Muscle stiffness or tremors
- Feeling anxious, agitated, or confused
- Depression or low mood
- High blood pressure
- Irregular or fast heartbeat
- Breast tenderness or unexpected milk production in both men and women
- Skin rash or itching
- Difficulty breathing in rare allergic reactions
Drug Interactions
- Antipsychotic medicines: Combined use increases the risk of serious movement disorders and should be avoided
- Levodopa and Parkinson's medicines: Metomide syrup reduces their effectiveness by blocking dopamine
- Sedatives, sleeping pills, and opioid pain medicines: Combined use increases drowsiness and central nervous system depression
- Antidepressants: Certain antidepressants may increase the risk of abnormal movements when taken with Metomide syrup
- Cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant medicine): Metomide syrup may raise cyclosporine levels in the blood, increasing its effects and risks
- Digoxin (a heart medicine): Faster stomach emptying caused by Metomide syrup may reduce digoxin absorption
- Anticholinergic medicines: These medicines reduce the effectiveness of Metomide syrup in speeding up gut movement
Contraindications
- Known allergy to metoclopramide or any ingredient in Metomide syrup
- Bleeding, blockage, or perforation (tear) anywhere in the stomach or intestines
- History of seizures or epilepsy
- Patients with pheochromocytoma, a type of adrenal gland tumor
- Patients are already taking other medicines that can cause movement-related side effects
- History of tardive dyskinesia, an uncontrolled movement disorder linked to this medicine class
Metomide Syrup Uses in Urdu
یہ دوائی متلی اور قے کو روکنے کے لیے استعمال کی جاتی ہے۔
معدے کے سست ہو جانے کی صورت میں یہ شربت کھانے کو جلد ہضم کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔
یہ شربت کھانے کی نالی میں تیزاب واپس آنے کی تکلیف کو کم کرتی ہے۔
ذیابیطس کے ان مریضوں کو دی جاتی ہے جن کا معدہ خوراک کو دیر سے آگے بھیجتا ہے۔
یہ دوائی ڈاکٹر کے مشورے کے بغیر بارہ ہفتوں سے زیادہ استعمال نہیں کرنی چاہیے۔
کوئی بھی نئی علامت ظاہر ہو تو فوری طور پر اپنے معالج سے رابطہ کریں۔
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature, below 25°C
- Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture
- Do not refrigerate unless instructed on the label
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the bottle
- Dispose of any unused syrup safely, do not pour it down the drain or sink
