Side effects are rare.
Generic Name Metoclopramide Brand Name Reglan Type of Drug Antiemetic , gastrointestinal stimulant Forms and Storage Tablets, oral syrup, and injectable Store in tightly closed, light resistant containers at room temperature. Indications for Use Treatment of nausea, vomiting, delayed emptying of the stomach, and esophageal reflux . Not FDA approved for use in dogs and cats but it is a common and accepted practice to use metoclopramide in veterinary medicine. Metoclopramide stimulates movement of the upper gastrointestinal system but does not cause excessive stomach, pancreatic, or biliary secretions. It has very little effect on colon motility .