Description

DOMPERIDONE belongs to a class of medications known as ‘dopamine antagonist’ used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomit (being sick) in adults and adolescents 12 years or older. Besides this, it also helps in the treatment of indigestion. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying).

DOMPERIDONE contains domperidone, which prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms by blocking certain receptors (like dopamine and serotonin) that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract’s motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time.

Take DOMPERIDONE as prescribed by your doctor. Symptoms of nausea and vomiting may usually resolve within 3-4 days after taking DOMPERIDONE. However, if it does not resolve even after this, stop taking this medicine and contact the doctor. Do not take DOMPERIDONE for longer than seven days. The most common side effect of DOMPERIDONE is dry mouth. This side effect is temporary and may resolve after some time; however, if this side persists, contact the doctor.

Do not consume DOMPERIDONE if you are hypersensitive to any components present in DOMPERIDONE. Before taking the DOMPERIDONE, inform your doctor if you suffer from liver or kidney problems. Prolonged intake of DOMPERIDONE may be associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) and cardiac arrest (heart attack). This risk may be more likely in the elderly (those over 60 years old) or taking doses higher than 30 mg daily. DOMPERIDONE is not usually recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding. But in some cases, domperidone is used to increase milk supply. However, it should be used only during breastfeeding if your physician considers this necessary. Ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Adolescents (children from 12-18 years of age) who weigh less than 35 kg should not be given the DOMPERIDONE.

Uses of DOMPERIDONE

Nausea, Vomiting.

Medicinal Benefits

DOMPERIDONE contains domperidone, a dopamine antagonist that helps by blocking certain vomiting-inducing receptors in the brain. DOMPERIDONE also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract’s motility and decreases gastric emptying time. Domperidone is occasionally used to boost milk production. If you’re experiencing difficulty nursing, your doctor may prescribe it if nothing else has helped.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole. Oral Suspension/Syrup/Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take DOMPERIDONE in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DOMPERIDONE

• Dry mouth
• Headache