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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.

Uses of Metadrate Suspension

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.

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 you’re 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.
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:
    1. Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
    2. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
    3. Lose weight if you are obese.
    4. If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
    5. Don't drink too much alcohol.
    6. 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

Patient concerns

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Urineinfaction fever vomiting acidity
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.Please share the reports
I am in the first month of pregnancy and I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (moderate to severe) as well as discomfort. Current medications is Susten SR 200 (OD), Duvadilan retard (OD), Doxinate (BD), Folverine D (OD), Fertigyn 500 (1 amp weekly) and aciloc 150 (BD). What should I do to ease my situation. Please suggest
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The med suggested are to support of pregnancy and for acidity and nausea and vomiting. Continue the same. You can upgrade the med for vomiting after consulting your
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