Who can take metoclopramide
Most adults and children aged 1 year old and over can take metoclopramide.
Who may not be able to take metoclopramide
Metoclopramide is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to metoclopramide or any other medicine
- have ever had bleeding from your stomach or intestines
- have kidney or liver problems
- have a slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
- have a tumour on your adrenal gland
- have a rare inherited blood disorder such as porphyria, methaemoglobinemia, or NADH cytochrome-b5 deficiency
- have ever had involuntary muscle spasms when taking medicines such as metoclopramide or antipsychotics
- have Parkinson's disease, or epilepsy, or a history of fits or seizures
- are trying to get pregnant, you're already pregnant or you're breastfeeding