Maxil is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Maxil is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Maxil may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Maxil may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could affect the vision and may interfere with the ability to drive.
CAUTION
Maxil should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Maxil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maxil is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Maxil may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Maxil 5mg/5ml Syrup
Introduction
Maxil is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, and prevent the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal. It also treats stomach discomfort, or heartburn caused by the flow of the stomach contents back into your food pipe.
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Uses of Maxil
Nausea
Vomiting
Indigestion
Side effects of Maxil
Common
Restlessness
Sleepiness
Fatigue
How to use Maxil
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Maxil is to be taken empty stomach.
How Maxil works
Maxil is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.
What if you forget to take Maxil?
If you miss a dose of Maxil, 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.
Quick Tips
Maxil helps relieve nausea and vomiting.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Maxil as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
Brief Description
Indication
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Diabetic gastric stasis, Nausea and vomiting associated w/ cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy, Postoperative nause ... Show more
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take ½ hr before meals.
IV Administration
NS is preferred diluent because drug is most stable in this solutio ... Show more
Adult Dose
Oral
Diabetic gastric stasis
Adult: 10 mg 4 times daily for 2-8 wk.
Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Adul ... Show more
Child Dose
Small Bowel Intubation/Radiologic Examination of Upper GI Tract
<6 years old: 0.1 mg/kg IV over 1-2 minutes
6-14 years old: 2.5-5 mg IV over 1-2 mi ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl <40 mL/min, decrease dose by 50%; CrCl <10 mL/min, decrease dose by 75%
Contraindication
GI haemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or GI perforation; confirmed or suspected pheochromocytoma; history of neuroleptic or metoclopramide-induced ta ... Show more
Mode of Action
Metoclopramide enhances the motility of the upper GI tract and increases gastric emptying without affecting gastric, biliary or pancreatic secretions. ... Show more
Precaution
Patients w/ underlying neurological conditions, cardiac conduction disturbances, uncorrected electrolyte imbalance, bradycardia. Children, elderly. Re ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Extrapyramidal symptoms (dystonic reactions in 25% of young adults 18-30 years old)
1-10%
Fatigue (2-10%),Restlessness (10%),Sedation (10%), ... Show more
Interaction
Increased sedative effects with CNS depressants. GI effects antagonised by antimuscarinics and opioids. Reduces absorption of digoxin. Increases absor ... Show more
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