Uses of Metoclopramide+Paracetamol

The combination of Metoclopramide+Paracetamol is used to manage pain, nausea and vomiting associated with migraine attacks.

Therapeutic Category

Metoclopramide+Paracetamol: Antiemetics and Analgesics

How Metoclopramide+Paracetamol works

Metoclopramide+Paracetamol provides relief from migraine attacks where Metoclopramide blocks the action of a chemical substance produced in the brain that initiates vomiting along with increasing muscle contractions in the stomach and intestine and Paracetamol works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. This collective action is therefore useful in treating nausea, vomiting and headaches associated with migraine effectively.

Common side effects of Metoclopramide+Paracetamol

• Drowsiness
• Depressed mood
• Muscle spasms of your face and jaw, speech problems, unnatural tongue and rolling eyes, unnatural positioning of your head, shoulders and spine
• Difficulty with movement, tremors or restlessness
• Diarrhoea
• Weakness

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Allergic reaction signs (skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath)
• Signs of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (sudden increase in body temperature, extremely high blood pressure, stiff muscles and severe convulsions)
• Methaemoglobinaemia (bluish colouration of skin)
• Signs of tardive dyskinesia (sudden mood changes, uncontrolled and repeated movements of the arms, legs, eyes, mouth, tongue, face and jaw)
• Bruising more easily, sore throat or other signs of infection (these may be signs of a blood disorder)
• Severe pain in the abdomen and back, with fever (high temperature), loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting (these may be signs of pancreas inflammation)

Health Tips for Metoclopramide+Paracetamol

• Take Metoclopramide+Paracetamol as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip doses or stop taking them without consulting your doctor
• Drink plenty of water while taking Metoclopramide+Paracetamol to help prevent dehydration
• Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy, drowsy or tired after taking Metoclopramide+Paracetamol
• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to paracetamol or metoclopramide
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the risk of stomach irritation and other side effects
• Metoclopramide+Paracetamol is not recommended for use in pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding women