Metadrate Suspension
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Introduction of Metadrate Suspension
Metadrate Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity and vomiting. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity such as heartburn, stomach pain or irritation and indigestion. It also promotes the movement of food in the stomach to prevent nausea or vomiting.
Metadrate Suspension is a combination of dopamine receptor antagonist and antacid medicines.
Metadrate Suspension is a combination of dopamine receptor antagonist and antacid medicines.
Benefits of Metadrate Suspension
In Acidity
Metadrate Suspension relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
In Vomiting
Metadrate Suspension is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to various reasons. It speeds up the passage of food through the stomach into the intestine, which helps prevent vomiting. It also prevents food from flowing upwards. As a result, you will feel less sick and have less tendency to vomit. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably.
Side effects of Metadrate Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Metadrate
- Diarrhea
- Taste change
- Weakness
- Sleepiness
- Restlessness
- Tremors
- Parkinson-like symptoms
- Depression
How to use Metadrate Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Metadrate Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metadrate Suspension.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Metadrate Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metadrate Suspension is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Metadrate Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Metadrate Suspension may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could affect the vision and may interfere with the ability to drive.
Metadrate Suspension may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could affect the vision and may interfere with the ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Metadrate Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metadrate Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metadrate Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Metadrate Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Metadrate Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Metadrate Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Metadrate Suspension
- Metadrate Suspension helps relieve vomiting and acidity.
- This medicine will only be prescribed for a short period (no more than five days) and your doctor may want to check on your progress afterwards.
- Drink plenty of water while taking Metadrate Suspension.
- Do not take Metadrate Suspension at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
- Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
- Lose weight if you are obese.
- If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
- Don't drink too much alcohol.
- Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
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