INDICATIONS
Reglan is utilized for short term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using patients that do not reply to other therapy. It can be used to treat signs of a certain digestive overuse injury in diabetic patients (diabetic gastroparesis). Reglan is often a gastrointestinal stimulant and antinauseant. It works by helping the movement of the stomach and intestines to help move food and acid out of the stomach more rapidly. It also works in certain areas inside brain to lower nausea.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Reglan as directed through your doctor.
Ask your health care provider questions you might have about how exactly to work with Reglan.
STORAGE
Store Reglan at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), inside a tightly closed container. Store far from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Reglan out from the reach of youngsters and far from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Metoclopramide.
All medicines could potentially cause unwanted effects, however, many individuals have no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most popular side effects persist or become bothersome:
Decreased energy; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; restlessness; tiredness; sleep problems.
Seek medical assistance straight away if these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergies (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling in the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); abnormal thinking; confusion; dark urine; decreased balance or coordination; decreased sexual ability; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; loss of bladder control; mental or mood changes (eg, depression, anxiety, agitation, jitteriness); seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, headache, or sleep problems; severe or persistent restlessness, including inability to sit still; breathlessness; stiff or rigid muscles; sudden increased sweating; sudden, unusual weight gain; suicidal thoughts or actions; swelling from the arms, legs, or feet; uncontrolled muscle spasms or movements (eg, in the arms, legs, tongue, jaw, cheeks; twitching; tremors); vision changes; yellowing with the skin or eyes.
This is not a total report on all negative effects that may occur. If you've got questions about unwanted side effects, contact your medical provider.
Do NOT use Reglan if:
Contact a medical expert immediately if all of these affect you.
Some health conditions may communicate with Reglan. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical ailments, in particular when any from the following connect with you:
Some medicines may interact with Reglan. Tell your doctor in the event you take another medicines, especially any in the following:
This will not be an entire list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Reglan may interact with other medicines that you simply take. Check with your doctor before you begin, stop, or alter the dose from a medicine.
A small number of patients have experienced withdrawal symptoms when stopping Reglan. These symptoms might include dizziness, nervousness, and headache.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days