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    • METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL (Generic for REGLAN)

    • QTY 90
    • 10 MG
    • Tablet

METOCLOPRAMIDE (met oh kloe PRA mide) is used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) like heartburn. It is also used to treat people with slow emptying of the stomach and intestinal tract.

METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL (Generic for REGLAN) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Carbidopa 10mg, Levodopa 100mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Foods with high protein content
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: For the best effect, take Levodopa at least 30 minutes before or 1 hour after you take food or meals. Taking Levodopa with food can decrease the drug's absorption into the body. Especially do not take Levodopa with foods that have a high protein, fat or fiber content.
    • Notes for Professionals: Foods with a high protein content may interfere with the absorption of levodopa. It has been recommended to take levodopa at least 30 minutes before eating or one hour after meals.

  • Carbidopa 10mg, Levodopa 100mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: High Fat Foods
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: For the best effect, take Levodopa at least 30 minutes before or 1 hour after you take food or meals. Taking Levodopa with food can decrease the drug's absorption into the body. Especially do not take Levodopa with foods that have a high protein, fat or fiber content.
    • Notes for Professionals: Patients with Parkinson's disease should avoid foods high in fat around the time of taking carbidopa; levodopa. These foods may delay gastric emptying, which can decrease and delay the absorption of levodopa.

  • Carbidopa 10mg, Levodopa 100mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: High Fiber Foods
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: For the best effect, take Levodopa at least 30 minutes before or 1 hour after you take food or meals. Taking Levodopa with food can decrease the drug's absorption into the body. Especially do not take Levodopa with foods that have a high protein, fat or fiber content.
    • Notes for Professionals: Patients with Parkinson's disease should avoid foods high in fiber around the time of taking carbidopa; levodopa. These foods may delay gastric emptying, which can decrease and delay the absorption of levodopa.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.