Maxolon
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets, used in the management of nausea, vomiting and gastroparesis. A dopamine antagonist that speeds gastric emptying.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Metoclopramide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Maxolon on your behalf.
- 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
- 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.
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
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets, used in the management of nausea, vomiting and gastroparesis. A dopamine antagonist that speeds gastric emptying.
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.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Restrict use to short-term; consult medical guidance. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
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
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.
Is the Maxolon sold here the branded version?
No. Maxolon is the originator brand name, made by Alliance Pharmaceuticals, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (metoclopramide) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Maxolon?
It depends on the strength and pack. Maxolon comes in a 10mg strength, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What does Maxolon treat?
Maxolon contains metoclopramide, used for nausea, vomiting and gastroparesis. Metoclopramide acts as a dopamine antagonist.
How quickly does Maxolon work?
Metoclopramide usually starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes, and its effect lasts about 4 to 6 hours. The exact timing differs between people.
What side effects can Maxolon cause?
The common side effects of metoclopramide are somnolence, diarrhoea and asthenia. Less common ones include extrapyramidal disorder, galactorrhoea and depression. Serious but less common side effects include tardive dyskinesia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which need urgent medical attention.
Is it OK to drink alcohol while taking Maxolon?
Alcohol can interact with metoclopramide, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Maxolon. It can also interact with levodopa and CNS depressants.
What is another brand name for metoclopramide?
On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Reglan.
Is Maxolon available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand metoclopramide is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Maxolon to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →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.