Maxolon
Formulated to target nausea, this medication is indicated for digestive balance and developed to alleviate sudden gastric discomfort.
Strengths: 10mg
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Medicine details
- Therapeutic class
Antiemetic
- Pharmacological class
Dopamine Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
gastroparesis
- Contraindications
gastrointestinal haemorrhage; phaeochromocytoma; epilepsy
- Minor side effects
somnolence; diarrhoea; asthenia
- Moderate side effects
extrapyramidal disorder; galactorrhoea; depression
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Alliance Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store securely at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; levodopa; cns depressants
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in paediatric patients and elderly.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Restrict use to short-term; consult medical guidance.
Precautions and warnings
not recommended for long-term use due to neurological risks; do not use if pregnant without medical advice
Serious side effects
tardive dyskinesia — requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target nausea, this medication is indicated for digestive balance and developed to alleviate sudden gastric discomfort.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts as a dopamine antagonist. It facilitates gastric emptying and increases intestinal motility while blocking dopamine receptors in the brain's vomiting centre to prevent nausea.
Maxolon
Formulated to target nausea, this medication is indicated for digestive balance and developed to alleviate sudden gastric discomfort.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Metoclopramide
- Listed indication(s): Nausea, Vomiting
Available option
- 180 tablets - 10 mg180-10-mg-3450