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Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide

Digestive Prescription only ATC code: A03FA01

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
10 mg
3× a day
Times
On an empty stomach

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Nausea

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Short courses only
  • Do not exceed the daily maximum
  • Can cause involuntary movements — stop and call a doctor
  • Causes drowsiness
  • Care when driving
  • Do not combine with alcohol

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.