Metadrate Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity and vomiting. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity such as heartburn, stomach pain or irritation and indigestion. It also promotes the movement of food in the stomach to prevent nausea or vomiting.

Metadrate Suspension is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are diarrhea, taste change, weakness, restlessness, and tremor. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Metadrate Suspension

Side effects of Metadrate Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Metadrate

Diarrhea
Taste change
Weakness
Sleepiness
Restlessness
Tremors
Parkinson-like symptoms
Depression

How to use Metadrate Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Metadrate Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

How Metadrate Suspension works

Metadrate Suspension is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metadrate Suspension.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Metadrate Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metadrate Suspension is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Metadrate Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Metadrate Suspension may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could affect the vision and may interfere with the ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Metadrate Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metadrate Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metadrate Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Metadrate Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Metadrate Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Metadrate Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Metadrate Suspension helps relieve vomiting and acidity.
This medicine will only be prescribed for a short period (no more than five days) and your doctor may want to check on your progress afterwards.
Drink plenty of water while taking Metadrate Suspension.
Do not take Metadrate Suspension at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
1. Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
2. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
3. Lose weight if you are obese.
4. If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
5. Don't drink too much alcohol.
6. Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

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Paediatrics

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I am in the first month of pregnancy and I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (moderate to severe) as well as discomfort. Current medications is Susten SR 200 (OD), Duvadilan retard (OD), Doxinate (BD), Folverine D (OD), Fertigyn 500 (1 amp weekly) and aciloc 150 (BD). What should I do to ease my situation. Please suggest

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The med suggested are to support of pregnancy and for acidity and nausea and vomiting. Continue the same. You can upgrade the med for vomiting after consulting your

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