POM-V Prescription Required Companion Animal

Vomend 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats

Active ingredient: Metoclopramide Hydrochloride

Form

Injection

Species

Cats Dogs

Manufacturer

Eurovet Animal Health B.V.

VMD MA No.

16849/5013

What it's used for

Symptomatic treatment of vomiting and reduced gastro-intestinal motility associated with gastritis, pyloric spasm, chronic nephritis and digestive intolera...

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Clinical information

Vomend 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Symptomatic treatment of vomiting and reduced gastro-intestinal motility associated with
gastritis, pyloric spasm, chronic nephritis and digestive intolerance to some drugs.

hours.

Do not use in cases of gastrointestinal perforation or obstruction.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
AN: 03684/2023 & 03685/2023

Dogs, cats:
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Extrapyramidal effects
a
(agitation, ataxia,
abnormal positions and/or movements,
prostration, tremors, aggression,
vocalisation)
Allergic reaction
a
The observed effects are transient and disappear when treatment is stopped.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.

None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
The dosage must be adapted in animals with renal or hepatic insufficiency (due to an
increase in the risk of side effects). Avoid administration to animals with epilepsy. The
dosage should be carefully observed, especially in cats and small breed dogs.
Following prolonged vomiting, consideration should be given to fluid and electrolyte
replacement therapy.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Wash hands after administration to the animal.
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
In case of accidental exposure by spillage onto the skin or eyes, wash immediately with
abundant water. If an adverse effect occurs, seek medical advice immediately and show
the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

In cases of gastritis, avoid the co-administration of anticholinergic drugs (atropine) as they
may counteract the effects of metoclopramide on gastrointestinal motility.
In cases of simultaneous diarrhoea, there is no contraindication to the use of
anticholinergic drugs.
Concurrent use of metoclopramide with neuroleptics derived from phenothiazine
(acepromazine) and butyrophenones increases the risk of extrapyramidal effects (see
section 3.6).
Metoclopramide can potentiate the action of central nervous system depressants. If used
concurrently, it is advised to use the lowest dosage of metoclopramide to avoid excessive
sedation.

Store in the original package.

Not applicable
4.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.