Bowel obstruction without colic
Consult expert advice
- Metoclopramide - first line for nausea & vomiting in obstruction without colic:
- stat dose 10-20mg oral/s.c.
- total dose 30-80mg oral/s.c. over 24 hours
- Dexamethasone may be added as a second line
- stat dose 8-12mg i.v./s.c.
- total dose 8-12mg i.v./s.c. over 24 hours
- Docusate 100-200mg oral or other faecal softener may also be useful
The respective summary of product characteristics must be consulted before prescribing any of the drugs mentioned.
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