What is Reglan: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime.

Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

This medicine is not for long-term use. Do not use this medicine for longer than 12 weeks.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime.

This medicine is not for long-term use. Do not use this medicine for longer than 12 weeks.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to metoclopramide, or if you have epilepsy (seizures), stomach or bowel bleeding or blockage, pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), or a history of tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure, or a history of depression. Tell your doctor if you had recent surgery in your stomach.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Tardive dyskinesiaNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (a nerve disorder that could be life-threatening)Changes in mood or behaviorHigh blood pressureIncreased levels of prolactin hormone

This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or have trouble with thinking or controlling body movements. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Severe muscle stiffness, tremors, or twitching.

Swelling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.

Trouble breathing.

Twitching or muscle movements you cannot control.

Uncontrolled movement of your face, tongue, eyes, neck, or head.

Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes

Some medicines can affect how metoclopramide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acetaminophen, apomorphine, atovaquone, bromocriptine, cabergoline, cyclosporine, digoxin, fosfomycin, levodopa, posaconazole oral liquid, pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, tetracyclineInsulin or diabetes medicineMedicine for depression (including bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine, an MAO inhibitor)Medicine to treat mental illnessNarcotic pain medicine

Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.