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Tomid 10mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

METOCLOPRAMIDE-10MG

Uses:

Nausea, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and diabetic gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying in people with diabetes).

Medicinal Benefits:

Tomid 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics and prokinetic agents used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and which might occur after migraine. Additionally, Tomid 10mg Tablet is also used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetic gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying in people with diabetes), heartburn, ulcers and sores in the oesophagus. Tomid 10mg Tablet contains ‘metoclopramide’ that works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and reduces the symptoms of GERD and gastric emptying. It also affects the dopamine receptor in the brain and gut, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.

FAQs

Tomid 10mg Tablet works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and reduces the symptoms of GERD and gastric emptying. It also works on the part of the brain that controls vomiting, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.

Take Tomid 10mg Tablet only for as long as the doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not take Tomid 10mg Tablet for more than three months as it might increase the risk of tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder), which is often irreversible. The risk of developing tardive dyskinesia increases with the total dosage and duration of treatment.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Tomid 10mg Tablet. Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if the condition persists or worsens.

Maintain a minimum gap of 6 hours between each dose. Do not take another dose of Tomid 10mg Tablet even in case of vomiting and rejection of dose to avoid an overdose.

Tomid 10mg Tablet may cause uncontrollable movements such as shaking, tics, twisting movements, muscle stiffness and rigidity. Consult your doctor if you experience these symptoms.