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Gastroparesis

In gastroparesis, the stomach’s muscular activity is slowed, so food remains there for longer than normal. A meal may pass only slowly into the small intestine, which can cause nausea and bloating, with vomiting sometimes occurring hours after eating. It can follow a viral illness or occur alongside diabetes.

Medicine used to treat Gastroparesis

Maxolon

Metoclopramide

10mg

Maxolon is a metoclopramide tablet, with the price shown per tablet, in a single strength with pack sizes listed. It is for nausea, vomiting and gastroparesis.

FromUS$0.57/ tabletView

Key points

  • Nerve signalling to the stomach wall becomes disrupted, making muscular contractions weaker or less coordinated.
  • Food that lingers can cause nausea, bloating and vomiting of undigested food hours after a meal.
  • Prokinetic medicines such as metoclopramide are used to encourage stronger stomach contractions, together with smaller, lower-fat meals.

Causes and triggers

The stomach wall needs nerve messages that work together to move food onward. When those signals are disrupted, often by diabetes-related nerve damage, a post-viral vagus nerve injury or certain medicines, contractions can become weak or erratic. In diabetes, glucose readings can vary widely since nutrients are absorbed at times that no longer line up with insulin activity.

Symptoms

The experience differs from person to person. People may feel full after a few bites, notice discomfort in the upper abdomen, or have nausea, acid reflux and vomiting that brings up food. Bloating can add to the sense of fullness.

Treatment

Treatment aims to improve stomach motility and reduce symptoms. Metoclopramide is among the most widely used prokinetic agents. Maxolon 10 mg tablets contain metoclopramide and are listed for nausea, vomiting and gastroparesis. Food choices can ease the burden: eat smaller amounts more often, choose soft or liquid foods, and keep fat and fibre lower. Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging.

When to see a doctor

Seek medical advice promptly if vomiting continues, weight falls noticeably or fluids cannot be kept down; dehydration can worsen quickly in hot weather. When early measures do not help, a digestive health specialist can advise on longer-term care.

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