Reglan
Formulated to target nausea, this medication is indicated for digestive balance and utilized to support gastric function.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Metoclopramide
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
Reglan details
- Conditions
- Nausea · Vomiting · Gastroparesis
- Alternative names
- Maxolon
- Therapeutic class
- Antiemetic
- Pharmacological class
- Dopamine Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- gastroparesis
- Contraindications
- gastrointestinal obstruction; epilepsy
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- extrapyramidal disorder; restlessness
- Serious side effects
- tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Alliance Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; levodopa
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in geriatric patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Avoid unless necessary.
Patient summary
Formulated to target nausea, this medication is indicated for digestive balance and utilized to support gastric function.
Mechanism of action
This medicine works by blocking dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone to reduce nausea, while accelerating stomach emptying.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Reglan
Reglan is a recognised brand for metoclopramide, which helps manage nausea, vomiting and gastroparesis. Often sold under names like Maxolon, this medication is supplied as 10mg tablets. Manufactured by Alliance Pharmaceuticals, this version is frequently used by patients to monitor and control digestive symptoms effectively.
Buying Reglan online
Reglan is registered across 13 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. Generic metoclopramide, often made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand for expats and travellers across the region. Ordering online provides a simple way to maintain regular access to this treatment when living far from a well-stocked pharmacy.