Product Description:
- Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract.
- This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.
- Metoclopramide oral (taken by mouth) is used for 4 to 12 weeks to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications.
How To Use:
Usual Adult Dose for Gastroparesis
Oral:
- 10 mg orally 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime for 2 to 8 weeks, depending upon response and the likelihood of continued well-being upon drug discontinuation
Maximum dose:
- 40 mg/day
Maximum duration of therapy:
- 12 weeks