Preparation "Cerucal", instruction

The drug "Cerucal" is included in the group of antiemeticsmedications. The action of the drug is based on the blocking of central dopamine receptors. Has antiemetic effect, stops hiccups and suppresses nausea. Regulates and normalizes the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, accelerates the transit of stomach contents.

Preparation "Cerucal", instruction for use

• disorders in the upper part of the digestive system in the form of heartburn, reflux-esophagitis, pilorospasm, irritable bowel syndrome;
• bouts of nausea, urges to vomit;
• when vomiting, which is a consequence of diseases of the liver, kidneys, skull injuries, brain pathology, allergic reaction to medications;
• atony of the stomach, especially with diabetic neuropathy;
• duodenal intestinal sounding (duodenum and thinned);
• X-ray examination of the walls of the stomach, small intestine with a preliminary passage of contrast medium.

Preparation "Cerucal", dosage instructions

Adults and children from 14 years are prescribed orally for 10mg of the drug 3-4 times a day, not more than 10 mg once, the maximum daily dose of 40 mg. In the same dosage, the drug can be administered intravenously or intramuscularly.

The course of treatment is from four to six weeks, and in complicated cases - up to six months.

For children from 3 to 14 years, a single dose is reduced, it is 0.1 mg per kg, the maximum daily dose is 0.5 mg / kg.

The drug is taken 30 minutes before meals.

Medicinal remedy "Cerucal", side effects

1. Central nervous system:some patients report fatigue, headache, dizziness, unreasonable fear or anxiety; In rare cases, children develop dyskinesia. Patients of advanced age as a result of prolonged use of the drug in doses exceeding the standard, are at risk of developing late dyskinesias, akathisia and other parkinsonian-like disorders.
2. Endocrinology: in very rare cases, as a result of prolonged use of the drug in patients may increase the level of prolactin, in women there is a shift in the menstrual cycle.

The drug "Tserukal", contraindications

- mechanical obstruction in the intestinal tract of the digestive system;

Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract;

- perforation of the digestive tract;

Prolactin-dependent tumor;

Epileptic epileptic seizures;

- beginning of pregnancy;

- Extrapyramidal motor disorders;

- infant feeding;

- children under 2 years of age;

- intolerance to metoclopramide preparations;

- intolerance to sodium sulfite (for injections of the solution "Cerucal")

- hormone-active tumor of the adrenal glands.

Preparation "Cerucal", instruction for pregnant and lactating women

Be sure to remember about contraindications to women in the period corresponding to the I trimester of pregnancy.

In order for a doctor to decide whether to apply the drug in the second trimester or in the trimester of pregnancy, strict indications are needed.

Breastfeeding mothers are advised to stop breastfeeding if they decide to take this medication.

Preparation "Cerucal", instruction and special instructions

Patients with kidney disease take the drug under the supervision of a doctor, so as not to miss the occurrence of side effects.

With allergic diseases and bronchial asthma, there is often an increased sensitivity to this drug.

If symptoms of dyskinesia are established, the remedy "Tserukal" is replaced with "Biperiden" or "Diazepam".

Under special supervision of the doctor, the medicine is prescribed for children from three to fourteen years of age, and then only according to strict indications.

How the drug "Cerucal" affects the ability to drive vehicles

Patients who take the drug are advised to refrain from those activities that are potentially dangerous.

Cases of overdose are unknown. When appointing the drug "Tserukal" should take into account the interaction of the drug with other medicines.