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Motimin 1mg Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Your child’s medicine at a glance

Motimin 1mg Tablet helps treat indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nausea, and vomiting in children. It increases the movement of food through the stomach and intestines, thereby relieving bloating, fullness, and gastric discomfort.

Motimin 1mg Tablet is best given half an hour before each meal. If given after meals, it will still work but the absorption of the medicine may get affected. For young babies, the doctor may prescribe giving it four times each day. Wait for at least 4 hours between doses and give each dose just before a milk feed. The doses usually vary depending upon your child’s condition, body weight, and age. Never exceed the prescribed duration without consulting the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, repeat the same dose once your child calms down, but do not double dose if it is time for the next dose.

This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects such as dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.

Your child’s doctor should be aware if your child has had any previous episodes of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Being aware of your child’s entire medical history will help the doctor make critical dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.

Benefits of Motimin 1mg Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic (long-term) condition that is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above the stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into the esophagus and mouth. Motimin 1mg Tablet helps treat this condition by increasing the tone of the lower end of the food pipe and preventing the entry of acid. You should give it to your child exactly as prescribed for it to be effective.

In Treatment of Indigestion

Indigestion means discomfort of mainly the upper part of your stomach which may also have other symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, feeling full, etc. Motimin 1mg Tablet improves the movement of food in your stomach and gut (intestine). This relieves these symptoms and helps in the proper digestion of food.

Take Motimin 1mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Think about what foods trigger indigestion and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight, and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.

In Treatment of Nausea

Motimin 1mg Tablet blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines. should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control nausea and vomiting. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.

Side effects of Motimin 1mg Tablet in children

Motimin 1mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Motimin

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Stomach cramp
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness

How can I give Motimin 1mg Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Motimin 1mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Motimin Tablet works

Motimin 1mg Tablet is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Motimin 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Motimin 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of renal function, particularly with long-term therapy, may be required.
Liver
CAUTION
Motimin 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Motimin 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Motimin 1mg Tablet is not recommended in children with severe liver disease. Consult your child’s doctor before giving the medicine to your child.

What if I forget to give Motimin 1mg Tablet to my child?

Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

  • Motimin 1mg Tablet should be taken before meals as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • If needed, Motimin 1mg Tablet can be given along with fever medicines unless your child’s doctor has told you not to.
  • Do not mix Motimin 1mg Tablet with any herbal or ayurvedic medicines as they can harm.
  • Give Motimin 1mg Tablet for the current illness. Do not save medicines to treat future symptoms.
  • If you are not sure a medicine is working, do not stop the medicine abruptly by yourself. Call your child’s doctor for advice. Meanwhile, continue with the medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzimidazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist-Prokinetic agent

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FAQs

Q. What is the maximum dose of Motimin 1mg Tablet I can give to my child daily?

The maximum daily safe dose of Motimin 1mg Tablet is 30mg/day. Giving more than this amount can cause heart-related problems in your child.

Q. What if my child takes too much Motimin 1mg Tablet?

Motimin 1mg Tablet is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of Motimin 1mg Tablet can cause some serious side effects like irregular heartbeats, heart block, agitation, and confusion. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.

Q. How should Motimin 1mg Tablet be stored?

Store Motimin 1mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Motimin 1mg Tablet?

Motimin 1mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Motimin 1mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

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