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Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet Substitute

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Uses:

Migraine

Medicinal Benefits:

Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Metoclopramide and Paracetamol. Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet is used to treat migraine signs such as headache, being sick (vomiting) and feeling sick (nausea). Metoclopramide is an anti-emetic that works on the part of the brain, thereby prevents the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. It also works on the muscles in the upper part of the digestive system, this helps in the emptying of the stomach. Paracetamol is an analgesic that works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger known as prostaglandins which cause pain. Thereby, helps in relieving pain. Together Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet helps relieve the symptoms of migraine such as headache, nausea and vomiting.

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Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet contains Metoclopramide and Paracetamol. Metoclopramide works on the part of the brain, thereby prevents the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. It also works on the muscles in the upper part of the digestive system, this helps in emptying the stomach. Paracetamol works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger known as prostaglandins which cause pain. Thereby, helps in relieving pain.

Consult your doctor before taking oral contraceptive pills along with Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet as they might decrease the effectiveness of Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet. Talk to your doctor, he/she may advise you to use an alternate method of contraception.

Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet contains Paracetamol, an analgesic used to provide relief from pain. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking any pain killer medicines, fever-reducing medicines, medicines for cold or sleeping problems along with Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet as they may also contain paracetamol.

If you had an operation on your stomach or intestine, do not take Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet during the first 3-4days after the surgery. However, please talk to your doctor before taking Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet if you have had surgery.

Diarrhoea could be a side-effect of Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet. Drink plenty of liquids to replace the lost fluids if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if the condition persists or worsens.

Metamol 5mg/500mg Tablet may cause irregular periods or loss of periods. Please consult your doctor if you experience this for longer than a few days.