Metoclopramide (Lumacina)™

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INDICATIONS AS AT 23 July 2001: Adults (20 years or older) * relief of nausea and vomiting associated with migraine, cancer therapy (chemotherapy or radiation), malignant disease, labour, infectious disease and uraemia * control of post operative vomiting * assist in small bowel intubation. Metoclopramide is of little benefit for the prevention or treatment of motion sickness. Young adults and children Metoclopramide should be restricted to the following conditions when used to treat children and young adults under 20 years of age because of the risk of adverse effects. * severe intractable vomiting of known cause * vomiting associated with radiation therapy or intolerance to cytotoxic drugs * assist in small bowel intubation. Young Adults and Children (over 1 year of age)*Metoclopramide should be restricted to the following conditions and only used as second line therapy, when used to treat children and young adults under 20 years of age because of the risk of adverse effects: *Severe intractable vomiting of known cause*Vomiting associated with radiation therapy or intolerance to cytotoxic drugs*Assist in small bowel intubation

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Intravenous
• Clear, colourless solution

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 2mL x 10
• 2mL x 50

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: metoclopramide

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Source: AHT

For the active ingredient: metoclopramide

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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