Metocan 5mg Syrup

Short Description

Metocan 5mg Syrup is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and heartburn.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Metocan 5mg Syrup is taken before meals preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Metocan 5mg Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

restlessness fatigue weakness

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metocan 5mg Syrup.

Breastfeeding Warning

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.

Pregnancy Warning

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.

Interacting Medicines

Piribedil Pramipexole Ropinirole Apomorphine

Metocan 5mg Syrup is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.

It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Metocan 5mg Syrup as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.