Metoclopramide
(Maxolon® , Metoclopramide)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - oral solution
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Metoclopramide
Usual formulation brand names
Maxolon®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
10mg/2ml injection
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
5mg/5ml, 900mg/10ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
Yes- some brands of oral solution are licensed to be administered via NG and PEG tubes.
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Some brands of oral solution are licensed to be administered via NG and PEG tubes. Check manufacturers information.
Notes
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