Metopar Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Metoclopramide (5mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 542 |
FAQ
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Metopar?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Metopar can lead to increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of migraine attacks, which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
What can cause or trigger a migraine attack?
Certain physical or environmental factors, such as foods, hormonal changes, weather, and stress, can lead to or “trigger” a migraine. However, it is important to remember that triggers are different for everyone. Thus, to prevent migraine attacks, you need to figure out which triggers affect you and which ones do not. Keeping a headache diary is an effective way to track triggers. The diary will also help you talk to your doctor about your condition better.
Can I drink alcohol while using Metopar?
No, you should not drink alcohol while using Metopar. Drinking alcohol while taking Metopar can make you feel very drowsy and sleepy.
Can the use of Metopar cause sleepiness?
Yes, Metopar can cause sleepiness, dizziness or drowsiness. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do anything where you need to be alert.
Can the use of Metopar cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Metopar can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Metopar?
Keep this medication in a tightly closed container and out of children’s reach. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.
Can I stop taking Metopar when my migraine symptoms are relieved?
Metopar is used in the treatment of migraine attack and should be continued as advised by the doctor.
What if you forget to take Metopar?
If you miss a dose of Metopar, 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.
Metopar Tablet Reviews
Metopar is used in the treatment of migraine. It prevents pain signals and fever associated with migraine. It also blocks certain substances in the brain that trigger nausea or vomiting during migraine headaches.
Metopar is taken with or 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 restlessness and tiredness. 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 drowsiness, 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.
Migraine attacks can be managed by identifying migraine-causing triggers which may be red wine, caffeine withdrawal, stress, and skipped meals, etc. You can identify personal triggers by maintaining a diary of what you are doing, what you are eating, and any stressful activity that happened before a migraine attack. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Metopar is taken with or 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 restlessness and tiredness. 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 drowsiness, 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.
Migraine attacks can be managed by identifying migraine-causing triggers which may be red wine, caffeine withdrawal, stress, and skipped meals, etc. You can identify personal triggers by maintaining a diary of what you are doing, what you are eating, and any stressful activity that happened before a migraine attack. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How Metopar Tablet Works
Metopar is a combination of two medicines: Metoclopramide and Paracetamol. Metoclopramide is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also increases the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. This prevents nausea and vomiting caused due to migraine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever associated with migraine.
How to Use Metopar Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Metopar may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Metopar Tablet
- In Migraine: Metopar is a combination of medicines that treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation, and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
Uses of Metopar Tablet
- Migraine
Metopar Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metopar is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metopar.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metopar is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Metopar may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Metopar may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Metopar may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could affect the vision and may interfere with the ability to drive.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metopar is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Kidney
CAUTION
Metopar should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metopar may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Metopar helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick.
- Before taking any other medicines, check the label to see whether they contain paracetamol. Since it is important that you do not take more than one preparation containing paracetamol at a time.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time every day.Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures.Avoid loud music and noisy places.Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking.Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.
- This medicine can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.