Metoclopramide Hydrochloride Tablet for Cat

Metoclopramide Hydrochloride Tablets for Cat

Veterinary Antiemetic & Gastric Motility Support

Metoclopramide Hydrochloride Tablets are prescription oral tablets used in cats to control nausea, reduce vomiting, and improve delayed stomach emptying. This medication works by suppressing the vomiting reflex and enhancing gastrointestinal movement. It is commonly prescribed for acute digestive upset and specific motility disorders.

⚠️ Veterinary prescription required.

What This Medication Is Used For

Your veterinarian may prescribe Metoclopramide for:

• Acute or chronic vomiting
• Nausea
• Delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis)
• Acid reflux
• Gastritis
• Post-operative nausea
• Chemotherapy-related nausea
• Mild gastrointestinal stasis

It does not cure the underlying cause of vomiting. Proper diagnosis is required before treatment.

How Metoclopramide Works

Metoclopramide has dual action:

1. Central Antiemetic Action

• Blocks dopamine receptors in the brain
• Reduces the vomiting reflex
• Helps control nausea

2. Prokinetic (Motility) Action

• Strengthens lower esophageal sphincter tone
• Promotes gastric contractions
• Speeds stomach emptying
• Improves intestinal movement

This combined action helps relieve nausea while restoring normal digestive flow.

Key Clinical Benefits

• Helps reduce vomiting frequency
• Supports appetite recovery
• Improves gastric emptying
• Reduces reflux risk
• Acts within 30–60 minutes (oral dosing)

When used as directed, it is generally well tolerated in cats.

Recommended Dosage (Veterinary Guidance Required)

Standard feline oral dosing:

0.2–0.5 mg per kg body weight every 8 hours

Weight-Based Reference Guide

⚠️ Tablets often require precise splitting or compounding for accurate feline dosing.

Duration of Treatment

• Acute cases: Typically 3–5 days
• Extended use: Only under veterinary monitoring

Do not extend use without professional supervision.

How to Administer

• May be given with or without food
• Give every 8 hours unless otherwise directed
• If vomiting occurs within 30 minutes, consult your vet before repeating dose
• Compounded liquid may be preferred for small cats

Consistency improves effectiveness.

Possible Side Effects

Most cats tolerate Metoclopramide well. Potential side effects may include:

• Mild drowsiness
• Restlessness
• Hyperactivity
• Soft stools
• Rare tremors
• Very rare seizures

If unusual neurologic signs appear, discontinue and contact your veterinarian immediately.

Do NOT Use If Your Cat Has:

• Gastrointestinal obstruction
• GI perforation
• GI bleeding
• Seizure disorders
• Known hypersensitivity to Metoclopramide
• Pheochromocytoma

Use cautiously in cats with kidney or liver disease.

Drug Interactions

Use caution if your cat is receiving:

• Phenothiazines (e.g., acepromazine)
• Opioids
• CNS depressants
• Anticholinergics
• MAO inhibitors

Always inform your veterinarian of all medications your cat is taking.

When to Contact Your Veterinarian

Seek veterinary care if you notice:

• Persistent vomiting
• Tremors or seizures
• Severe behavioral changes
• Facial swelling
• Difficulty breathing

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