What is Maxolon (Metoclopramide HCL) used for?

Maxolon (Metoclopramide HCL) is medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by infectious diseases, migraine, kidney disease, child birth, other medications, cancer, or following surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment. It is also used to activate stomach contractions in conditions where there is a need to encourage normal passage of food through the stomach and intestines. Maxolon can be used with X-rays to help diagnose problems of the stomach and/or intestines.

For young adults and children under 20, Maxolon (Metoclopramide HCL) is used to treat severe vomiting and help with passing tubes into the intestine.

Maxolon (Metoclopramide HCL) works by blocking the action of a chemical in the brain which causes nausea and vomiting. It also acts in the stomach and upper intestine to increase muscle contractions.

How should I use Maxolon (Metoclopramide HCL)?

Follow all directions given to you by your physician or pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information mentioned in this web page.

The total daily dosage of Maxolon should not exceed 0.5mg/kg. Space the doses as evenly as possible throughout the day. Swallow the tablets with a full glass of water. The tablets can be broken in half. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. Take the medicine 30 minutes before meals. Continue taking Maxolon for as long as your physician tells you.

What are the side effects of Maxolon (Metoclopramide HCL)?

• drowsiness
• tiredness
• restlessness
• dizziness
• headache
• bowel irregularities
• insomnia
• uncontrolled movements
• fast heartbeat
• fainting
• swelling of limbs, face, lips, mouth or throat
• stiffness of the arms or legs
• muscle spasm of the face
• shuffling walk
• extremely high blood pressure
• severe convulsions
• tardive dyskinesia
• twitching or jerking

Please Note

Do not take Maxolon if you have an allergy to Maxolon or any medicine containing Metoclopramide.

If you or your child are about to be started on any new medicine, remind your physician and pharmacist that you or your child are taking Maxolon. Tell your physician or pharmacist who treat you or your child that you or your child are taking this medicine.

If you become pregnant while taking Maxolon, tell your physician immediately.

Maxolon may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness or drowsiness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous. Children should be careful when riding bicycles or climbing trees. Be careful when drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.