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Search Results : Nausea and vomiting (Metoclopramide hydrochloride - Nausea and vomiting )

Records returned : 12 (on 04 Aug 2026 at 05:32:31). Return to search results for ' Nausea and vomiting '.

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NFD1

Non formulary

NFD2

Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.

Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply

Restrictions apply

Safety Alert

Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place

Off Label

Not licensed for this indication.

NHSE

Treatment commissioned by NHS England

CDF

Cancer Drugs Fund

ICB

Treatment commissioned by the ICB

BlueTeq form to be completed

NICE

Link to the NICE website

Low carbon device

SPC

View the treatment summary for {padindicationname} on https://www.medicines.org.uk

Status Key

Red

Specialist ONLY drugs - treatment initiated and continued by specialist clinicians

Amber

Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care under a formal shared care agreement

Green

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing.

Green (see narrative)

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing. Please refer to the narrative on the Drug Profile page where additional information may be conveyed as to the place in therapy or restrictions for use that have been locally agreed.

Non Formulary

Not recommended for use in any health setting across the Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System

Blue

Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care WITHOUT a formal shared care agreement. Please note that in some circumstances a specialist may recommend that prescribing can be started in primary care.

See narrative

See narrative - may be applied in instances where a traffic light status has not yet been agreed but an entry to the formulary has been made to clarify interim arrangements.

Drug

Indication

Status

Restrictions/Comments

Formulary Status

Links

1. Metoclopramide hydrochloride

Drug:

Metoclopramide hydrochloride

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Metoclopramide: risk of neurological adverse effects - GOV.UK

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Metoclopramide hydrochloride

Drug:

Metoclopramide hydrochloride

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Metoclopramide: risk of neurological adverse effects - GOV.UK

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

3. Cyclizine hydrochloride

Drug:

Cyclizine hydrochloride

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Injection
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Prochlorperazine maleate

Drug:

Prochlorperazine maleate

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Oral solution for patients with swallowing difficulties.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

10. Prochlorperazine maleate

Drug:

Prochlorperazine maleate

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

5. Promethazine hydrochloride

Drug:

Promethazine hydrochloride

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Oral solution for patients with swallowing difficulties.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

11. Promethazine hydrochloride

Drug:

Promethazine hydrochloride

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

6. Domperidone

Drug:

Domperidone

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Oral suspension
Oro-dispersible tablets
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Domperidone: risks of cardiac side effects - GOV.UK

https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/domperidone-risks-of-cardiac-side-effects

ADULTS and adolescents over 12 years or weighing 35kg or more. Use lowest effective dose for shortest possible duration (max 1 week).

Note - orodispersible 10mg tablets are a cost-effective alternative to the oral suspension and should be considered in preference to oral suspension for patients with swallowing difficulties.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Domperidone

Drug:

Domperidone

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Oral suspension
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Domperidone: risks of cardiac side effects - GOV.UK

https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/domperidone-risks-of-cardiac-side-effects

CHILDREN under 12 years: MHRA safet alert, In children younger than 12 years or patients weighing less than 35kg - restricted to secondary care for a duration of less than 1 week

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

8. Ondansetron hydrochloride

Drug:

Ondansetron hydrochloride

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection
Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Non-specific nausea / vomiting. See separate entries for pregnancy, post-operative and chemo-related indications.

Off-label use. Only licensed for post-operative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

SPC

9. Ondansetron hydrochloride

Drug:

Ondansetron hydrochloride

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Oro-dispersible tablets
Orodispersible films

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Non-specific nausea / vomiting. See separate entries for pregnancy, post-operative and chemo-related indications.

Orodispersible preparations reserved for use when ordinary tablets are not suitable.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

SPC

12. Levomepromazine

Drug:

Levomepromazine

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting

Status :

See narrative

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

This drug (for this indication) has not been assessed for inclusion on the formulary. Contact your pharmacy team for advice on making an application to APC.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

NFD2

SPC