Domperidone is used to treat vomiting or nausea caused due to indigestion, diseases or drugs. It is also used to relieve fullness of stomach, belching and heavy bloating, gas and heartburn for a longer period up to 2 weeks.
How it works
Domperidone belongs to a class of medicines known as anti-emetics. Domperidone acts by helping food move faster through the food pipe, stomach and gut; thus normalising the digestion process.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Short-term treatment of nausea and vomiting (up to 48 hours) in adults and children above 16 years of age:10 mg tablets thrice a day and one tablet at night or as syrup (1 mg/ml) two or three times a day.
Treatment of discomfort and nausea experienced after food and drink for up to 2 weeks in adults and children above 16 years of age: 10 mg tablets thrice a day and one tablet at night or syrup taken two to three times a day.
Not more than 4 tablets should be taken in a 24-hour period.
Common side effects
Common: Dry mouth.
Uncommon: Headache, anxiety, sleeplessness, diarrhea, pain or tenderness in the breasts or discharge from breasts, rashes, itching, loss of interest in sex, and weakness.
Rare: Increased prolactin levels in the blood.
Side effects likely to happen in children are agitation, nervousness, fits, irritability and drowsiness.
Possible side effects due to high dosage (above 30 mg per day) and in elderly (> 60 years of age) are, heart rhythm disorder and cardiac arrest.
Who should not take
Domperidone should not be given to children below 16 years of age.
The medicine should not be given to patients who are taking drugs used for heart-beat problems (cardiac arrhythmia) such as quinidine or antibiotics, antifungals, drugs used for treatment of cancer, allergies, malaria, and gastro-intestinal problems.
Domperidone should not be used when stimulation of the gastric motility could be harmful: gastro-intestinal haemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation.
Domperidone is used to treat vomiting or nausea caused due to indigestion, diseases or drugs. It is also used to relieve fullness of stomach, belching and heavy bloating, gas and heartburn for a longer period up to 2 weeks.
How it works
Domperidone belongs to a class of medicines known as anti-emetics. Domperidone acts by helping food move faster through the food pipe, stomach and gut; thus normalising the digestion process.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Short-term treatment of nausea and vomiting (up to 48 hours) in adults and children above 16 years of age:10 mg tablets thrice a day and one tablet at night or as syrup (1 mg/ml) two or three times a day.
Treatment of discomfort and nausea experienced after food and drink for up to 2 weeks in adults and children above 16 years of age: 10 mg tablets thrice a day and one tablet at night or syrup taken two to three times a day.
Not more than 4 tablets should be taken in a 24-hour period.
Common side effects
Common: Dry mouth.
Uncommon: Headache, anxiety, sleeplessness, diarrhea, pain or tenderness in the breasts or discharge from breasts, rashes, itching, loss of interest in sex, and weakness.
Rare: Increased prolactin levels in the blood.
Side effects likely to happen in children are agitation, nervousness, fits, irritability and drowsiness.
Possible side effects due to high dosage (above 30 mg per day) and in elderly (> 60 years of age) are, heart rhythm disorder and cardiac arrest.
Who should not take
Domperidone should not be given to children below 16 years of age.
The medicine should not be given to patients who are taking drugs used for heart-beat problems (cardiac arrhythmia) such as quinidine or antibiotics, antifungals, drugs used for treatment of cancer, allergies, malaria, and gastro-intestinal problems.
Domperidone should not be used when stimulation of the gastric motility could be harmful: gastro-intestinal haemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation.