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REGLAN 10 MG TABLET is an antiemetic medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting (being sick) in infants and children. It contains metoclopramide, which works by blocking the messages between the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and the vomiting centre in the brain; this helps prevent and treat nausea and vomiting. This medication may cause dry mouth as a side effect.

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Synonym :

METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

METOCLOPRAMIDE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About REGLAN 10 MG TABLET

REGLAN 10 MG TABLET is an antiemetic medicine. It is used to treat nausea and vomiting (being sick) in infants and children. It also helps treat indigestion. In children, vomiting is a symptom of milk intolerance or food allergy.

REGLAN 10 MG TABLET contains metoclopramide, which belongs to prokinetic agents. It works by blocking the messages between the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and the vomiting centre in the brain. This helps prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

REGLAN 10 MG TABLET may cause dry mouth as a side effect. This can resolve over time. If this side effect worsens or bothers your child, please consult your paediatrician. REGLAN 10 MG TABLET should be given as advised by your doctor. Do not give more than the prescribed dose to the child. REGLAN 10 MG TABLET can be given with or without food. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine depending on the severity of the condition.

REGLAN 10 MG TABLET is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving REGLAN 10 MG TABLET to your child if she/he is allergic to any of the components present in the formulation. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, including his current medications and medical history, to rule out any side effects/interactions. If your child has liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before using REGLAN 10 MG TABLET.

Uses of REGLAN 10 MG TABLET

Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting

Directions for Use

Shake the container well before each use. Measure the prescribed amount of the medicine and administer it to your child. It is advised to measure the quantity accurately with a syringe or dropper containing markings.

Medicinal Benefits

REGLAN 10 MG TABLET contains metoclopramide, a prokinetic agent that works by blocking messages between the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and the vomiting centre in the brain. This helps prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

How REGLAN 10 MG TABLET Works

REGLAN 10 MG TABLET contains metoclopramide, which belongs to prokinetic agents. It works by blocking the messages between the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and the vomiting centre in the brain. This helps prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Reglan 10 Tablet
  • Stretching and walking are examples of mild exercises that can improve mobility and reduce muscle stiffness.
  • Improving posture, mobility, and muscle coordination through physical therapy can help manage slowness or stiffness.
  • Maintain healthy weight and advance general health depend on eating a balanced diet.
  • Reducing symptoms like tremors or muscle spasms requires adequate sleep and rest.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Restlessness is related to mental health and needs medical attention if it's severe.
  • Regular practice of meditation and yoga can help calm your mind. This can reduce restlessness.
  • Prevent smoking as it can impact your calmness of body and mind.
  • Talk to your friends and family about restlessness, who can provide a solution for why you feel restless.
  • Get sufficient sleep for a minimum of 6-7 hours to reduce restlessness.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.

What if I have taken an overdose of REGLAN 10 MG TABLET

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of REGLAN 10 MG TABLET may include drowsiness, confusion, or uncontrolled muscle movements. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Avoid giving REGLAN 10 MG TABLET to your child if she/he is allergic to it. Keep your paediatrician informed about your child’s health condition, including their previous medications and medical history, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform the paediatrician about all the OTC medicines, including other vitamin supplements that your child is taking. It is advised not to give more than the prescribed dose of medicine. Also, inform your doctor if your child has liver or kidney-related issues before administration. REGLAN 10 MG TABLET is intended for use in children. Hence, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid using this solution.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Reglan 10 Tablet with Cariprazine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cariprazine with Reglan 10 Tablet is generally avoided, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, shaking of hands and legs, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Fluvoxamine with Reglan 10 Tablet increases the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluvoxamine with Reglan 10 Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Reglan 10 Tablet with Venlafaxine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Reglan 10 Tablet with Venlafaxine together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Reglan 10 Tablet with Trazodone can rarely increase serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Reglan 10 Tablet with Trazodone is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Reglan 10 Tablet with Aripiprazole can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aripiprazole with Reglan 10 Tablet is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Reglan 10 Tablet with Promethazine can increase the risk of side effects like uncontrolled movement disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Promethazine with Reglan 10 Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction. They can be taken together However, consult a doctor if you experience puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Reglan 10 Tablet with Trifluoperazine can increase the risk of side effects like uncontrolled movement disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Reglan 10 Tablet with Trifluoperazine is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping., contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Reglan 10 Tablet and prochlorperazine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Reglan 10 Tablet with Prochlorperazine together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience muscle spasm or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, consult the doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
The combination of Lurasidone and Reglan 10 Tablet may result in significantly increased Lurasidone blood levels. This may raise the possibility of undesirable consequences such as Parkinson's disease. (It is a neurological condition that causes uncontrollable movements)and Tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable movements, particularly of the lower face).

How to manage the interaction:
Lurasidone and Reglan 10 Tablet is not recommended, as they may interact, but can be used if a doctor prescribes them. Consult a doctor if you have muscle spasms, or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
MetoclopramideNefazodone
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How does the drug interact with Reglan 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Reglan 10 Tablet with Nefazodone can cause serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body, causing signs and symptoms ranging from mild (shivering and diarrhoea) to severe (muscle rigidity, fever, and seizures).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Reglan 10 Tablet with Nefazodone is generally avoided as it can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stress affects the child’s immune system and raises the risk of illness. Hence, try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • Sleeping for 7-9 hours each night can make your child stay fit and safe.
  • Certain food items are known to cause vomiting in your child.
  • Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using REGLAN 10 MG TABLET if your child has a liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using REGLAN 10 MG TABLET if your child has kidney problems.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

REGLAN 10 MG TABLET is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician. Do not give more than the recommended dose.

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REGLAN 10 MG TABLET is an antiemetic medicine. It is used to treat nausea and vomiting (being sick) in infants and children

REGLAN 10 MG TABLET contains metoclopramide, which belongs to prokinetic agents. It works by blocking the messages between the chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ and the vomiting centre in the brain. This helps control vomiting, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.

If your child feels better, please consult your paediatrician before you stop giving REGLAN 10 MG TABLET to your child.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

DEMPO TOWERS 5TH FLOOREDC PATTO PLAZA PANJIM GOA GA 403001 IN
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