Metoclopramide

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Metoclopramide Uses

Metoclopramide is used in the treatment of heartburn, vomiting, indigestion and nausea.

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How Metoclopramide works

Metoclopramide 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.

Common side effects of Metoclopramide

Weakness, Sleepiness, Diarrhea, Depression, Extrapyramidal symptoms

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Medicine brands for Metoclopramide

Perinorm

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹5 to ₹126

8 variant(s)

Reglan

Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹4 to ₹32

6 variant(s)

Reggi

A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd

₹6 to ₹175

2 variant(s)

Avinorm

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹11 to ₹15

3 variant(s)

Metaclop

Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

Makcur Laboratories Ltd.

₹4 to ₹4

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide helps relieve nausea, vomiting, indigestion and heartburn.
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 Metoclopramide as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.

Frequently asked questions for Metoclopramide

Q. Does Metoclopramide work for morning sickness?

Metoclopramide can help in relieving morning sickness. However, this is not an approved indication for its use. There are other medicines also available to treat morning sickness. Consult a doctor if you need treatment for morning sickness as you should not take any medicine during pregnancy without consulting a doctor.

Q. Can I take Metoclopramide with ranitidine?

Metoclopramide can be taken with ranitidine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.