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Last Updated: 8/23/2025

Metoclopramide Administration in Pediatric Patients

Management of Adverse Effects

  • If acute dystonic reactions occur, diphenhydramine (1-2 mg/kg or 25-50 mg/dose parenterally) can be administered, as recommended by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 1

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