METOCLOPRAMIDE- metoclopramide tablet
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METOCLOPRAMIDE TABLETS, USP
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Read the Medication Guide that comes with metoclopramide tablets, USP before you start taking them and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. If you take another product that contains metoclopramide (such as metoclopramide injection, metoclopramide orally disintegrating tablets, or metoclopramide oral syrup), you should read the Medication Guide that comes with that product. Some of the information may be different. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about metoclopramide tablets, USP?
Metoclopramide tablets, USP can cause serious side effects, including:
These movements happen mostly in the face muscles. You can not control these movements. They may not go away even after stopping metoclopramide tablets, USP. There is no treatment for tardive dyskinesia, but symptoms may lessen or go away over time after you stop taking metoclopramide tablets, USP. Tardive dyskinesia (abnormal muscle movements).
Your chances for getting tardive dyskinesia go up:
It is not possible for your doctor to know if you will get tardive dyskinesia if you take metoclopramide tablets, USP.
Call your doctor right away if you get movements you can not stop or control, such as:
See the section for more information about side effects. "What are the possible side effects of metoclopramide tablets, USP?"
What are metoclopramide tablets, USP?
Metoclopramide tablets, USP are a prescription medicine used:
It is not known if metoclopramide tablets, USP are safe and work in children.
Who should not take metoclopramide tablets, USP?
Do not take metoclopramide tablets, USP if you:
What should I tell my doctor before taking metoclopramide tablets, USP?
including if you have: Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions,
Metoclopramide tablets, USP and some other medicines may interact with each other and may not work as well, or cause possible side effects. Do not start any new medicines while taking metoclopramide tablets, USP until you talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your doctor if you take:
If you are not sure if your medicine is one listed above, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take metoclopramide tablets, USP?
What should I avoid while taking metoclopramide tablets, USP?
What are the possible side effects of metoclopramide tablets, USP?
Metoclopramide tablets, USP can cause serious side effects, including:
Call your doctor and get medical help right away if you:
Common side effects of metoclopramide tablets, USP include:
You may have more side effects the longer you take metoclopramide tablets, USP and the more metoclopramide tablets, USP you take.
You may still have side effects after stopping metoclopramide tablets, USP. You may have symptoms from stopping (withdrawal) metoclopramide tablets, USP such as headaches, and feeling dizzy or nervous.
Tell your doctor about any side effects that bother you or do not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of metoclopramide tablets, USP.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store metoclopramide tablets, USP?
Keep metoclopramide tablets, USP and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about metoclopramide tablets, USP
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use metoclopramide tablets, USP for a condition for which they were not prescribed. Do not give metoclopramide tablets, USP to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. They may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about metoclopramide tablets, USP. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about metoclopramide tablets, USP that is written for health professionals. For more information, call 1-888-838-2872, MEDICAL AFFAIRS.
What are the ingredients in metoclopramide tablets, USP?
metoclopramide Active ingredient:
corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycolate Inactive ingredients:
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured In Croatia By:
PLIVA HRVATSKA d.o.o.
Zagreb, Croatia
Manufactured For:
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA
Sellersville, PA 18960
Rev. A 9/2011