Perinorm

Tablet · Ipca
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Perinorm is a tablet made by Ipca that contains Metoclopramide 10 mg. Metoclopramide is a anti-nausea, gut motility: relieves nausea and vomiting and helps the stomach empty.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Metoclopramide10 mg

What it is used for

Relieves nausea and vomiting and helps the stomach empty.

How it works

Blocks dopamine to stop nausea and vomiting and speed stomach emptying; used for migraine nausea and after surgery.

How to take it

Usually 10 mg up to three times a day for no more than 5 days. Not for under 18s except in special cases.

Common side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Restlessness
  • Diarrhoea

Get medical help straight away if

  • Uncontrolled movements of face, eyes, tongue or neck
  • Stiffness
  • High fever with stiff muscles

Be careful

Use for no more than 5 days; can cause restlessness or abnormal movements, especially in the young.

Other medicines and interactions

Do not combine with levodopa, antipsychotics or other dopamine blockers. Opioids and anticholinergics weaken it.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Can be used in pregnancy when needed; small amounts pass into breast milk.

Common questions

What is Perinorm?

Perinorm is a tablet by Ipca containing Metoclopramide 10 mg.

What is Perinorm used for?

Relieves nausea and vomiting and helps the stomach empty.

How should I take Perinorm?

Usually 10 mg up to three times a day for no more than 5 days. Not for under 18s except in special cases. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Perinorm?

Common side effects include: Drowsiness, restlessness, diarrhoea. Get medical help straight away for: Uncontrolled movements of face, eyes, tongue or neck, stiffness, high fever with stiff muscles.

Does Perinorm need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Perinorm in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Can be used in pregnancy when needed; small amounts pass into breast milk.

What are the substitutes for Perinorm?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.