Maxolon
Formulated to target nausea, this medication is indicated for digestive balance and developed to alleviate sudden gastric discomfort.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Metoclopramide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Maxolon vary by country.
Maxolon details
- Conditions
- Nausea · Vomiting · Gastroparesis
- Therapeutic class
- Antiemetic
- Pharmacological class
- Dopamine Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- gastroparesis
- Contraindications
- gastrointestinal haemorrhage; phaeochromocytoma; epilepsy
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; diarrhoea; asthenia
- Moderate side effects
- extrapyramidal disorder; galactorrhoea; depression
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Alliance Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store securely at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; levodopa; cns depressants
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in paediatric patients and elderly.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Restrict use to short-term; consult medical guidance.
Precautions and warnings
not recommended for long-term use due to neurological risks; do not use if pregnant without medical advice
Serious side effects
tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target nausea, this medication is indicated for digestive balance and developed to alleviate sudden gastric discomfort.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts as a dopamine antagonist. It facilitates gastric emptying and increases intestinal motility while blocking dopamine receptors in the brain's vomiting centre to prevent nausea.
What you will receive
Maxolon is the originator brand name, made by Alliance Pharmaceuticals. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Alliance Pharmaceuticals and do not ship the original Maxolon.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Metoclopramide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Maxolon
Maxolon contains metoclopramide, a medication indicated for the relief of nausea, vomiting and gastroparesis. This treatment is supplied as a 10mg tablet. It acts by increasing muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract to help manage specific symptoms of gastric distress and delayed stomach emptying.
Buying Maxolon online
Maxolon is registered across 14 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. Metoclopramide remains a standard choice for patients managing digestive discomfort throughout the region. Ordering Maxolon online provides a reliable remedy for expats and travellers far from a well-stocked pharmacy, ensuring convenient access when quick relief for symptoms is required.