Question 1

Does Maxinorm 10mg Tablet work for morning sickness?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet can help in relieving morning sickness. However, this is not an approved indication for its use. There are other medicines also available to treat morning sickness. Consult a doctor if you need treatment for morning sickness as you should not take any medicine during pregnancy without consulting a doctor.

Question 2

Can I take Maxinorm 10mg Tablet with ranitidine?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet can be taken with ranitidine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Question 3

What is the use of Maxinorm 10mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics and prokinetic agents used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which might occur after migraines. Maxinorm 10mg Tablet is also used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetic gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying in people with diabetes), heartburn, ulcers and sores in the oesophagus.

Question 4

How does Maxinorm 10mg Tablet work?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and reduces the symptoms of GERD and gastric emptying. It also works on the part of the brain that controls vomiting, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.

Question 5

Can I take Maxinorm 10mg Tablet for longer durations?

Accepted Answer

Take Maxinorm 10mg Tablet only for as long as the doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not take Maxinorm 10mg Tablet for more than three months as it might increase the risk of tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder), which is often irreversible. The risk of developing tardive dyskinesia increases with the total dosage and duration of treatment.

Question 6

Does Maxinorm 10mg Tablet cause diarrhoea?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Maxinorm 10mg Tablet. Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if the condition persists or worsens.

Question 7

Can I take another dose of Maxinorm 10mg Tablet if I vomit after taking Maxinorm 10mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a minimum gap of 6 hours between each dose. Do not take another dose of Maxinorm 10mg Tablet even in case of vomiting and rejection of dose to avoid an overdose.

Question 8

Does Maxinorm 10mg Tablet cause uncontrollable muscle movements?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet may cause uncontrollable movements such as shaking, tics, twisting movements, muscle stiffness and rigidity. Consult your doctor if you experience these symptoms.

Question 9

When to take Maxinorm 10mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Take Maxinorm 10mg Tablet 30 minutes before food, preferably at bedtime or as advised by the doctor.

Question 10

What should I tell my healthcare practitioner before starting Maxinorm 10mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Before starting Maxinorm 10mg Tablet, inform the doctor if you have heart problems, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, breast cancer, seizures, liver or kidney problems, Parkinson's disease, methemoglobinemia (blood disorder); if you are taking levodopa or if you have had gastrointestinal surgery in the last 3-4 days.

Question 11

Can we take Maxinorm 10mg Tablet after meals?

Accepted Answer

No, Maxinorm 10mg Tablet should not be taken after meals. It works best when taken on an empty stomach.

Question 12

Does Maxinorm 10mg Tablet cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet is not known to cause constipation. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you have constipation. Consult the doctor if the condition persists or worsens.

Question 13

Does Maxinorm 10mg Tablet work for morning sickness?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of morning sickness. It is used to treat nausea, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and diabetic gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying in people with diabetes). Talk to the doctor if you have morning sickness; the doctor will prescribe appropriate medicine based on your condition.

Question 14

Can I take Maxinorm 10mg Tablet with ranitidine?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet can be taken with ranitidine if prescribed by the doctor. No interaction has been reported between both these medicines.

Question 15

What are the side effects of Maxinorm 10mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm 10mg Tablet may cause side effects such as restlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, diarrhoea, weakness, and lassitude (lack of energy). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Question 16

When to take Maxinorm Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Maxinorm Tablet should be taken preferably before meals on an empty stomach.

Question 17

Is Maxinorm Tablet useful for paediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

No, this medicine should not be given to children below 1 year of age. It may be given to children above 1 year of age under medical supervision. You should never give this medicine to your child without consulting a child specialist.

Question 18

What should I tell my healthcare practitioner before starting the Maxinorm Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are currently taking or might take. You should also tell them about any allergy and your medical history.

Question 19

Is Maxinorm Tablet safe in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The safety of this medicine is not established in pregnancy. Hence, avoid taking this medicine, especially in late pregnancy.

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