Domperidone
INFORMATION ABOUT DOMPERIDONE
Domperidone Uses
How Domperidone works
Domperidone 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.
Common side effects of Domperidone
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Dryness in mouth
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Expert advice for Domperidone
- Domperidone helps relieve nausea, vomiting, and indigestion.
- It should be taken before meals as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Domperidone as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Do not take it for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Domperidone
Domperidone is used for the treatment of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting as and when recommended by your doctor.
Domperidone is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine and it is not advisable to take it without a prescription.
Weight gain has not been reported with the use of Domperidone. If you notice any abnormal weight gain while using Domperidone, please talk to your doctor.
The increase in blood pressure is generally not seen with the use of Domperidone. But if you experience an increase in blood pressure while using Domperidone, please consult your doctor.
Domperidone is not indicated or recommended for treating morning sickness. Please consult your doctor if you plan to take any medicine for treating morning sickness.
The use of Domperidone with antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, spiramycin, and some antifungals is not recommended. Please consult your doctor before using any antibiotics with Domperidone.
Yes, Domperidone can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Domperidone with doxycycline.
Yes, Domperidone can be taken with omeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Yes, Domperidone can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Domperidone with amoxicillin.
Yes, Domperidone can be taken with paracetamol. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor.
Yes. Domperidone is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.
Domperidone is indicated for use in motion sickness. Please consult your doctor before using Domperidone for motion sickness as it must be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
No, Domperidone is not an antibiotic. Domperidone is an anti-emetic that is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick).
Drowsiness has been reported as one of the rare side effects with Domperidone. Please talk to your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness while taking Domperidone.
Yes, Domperidone can increase milk secretion also known as galactorrhea. This is an uncommon side effect of Domperidone. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing this side effect while taking this medicine.
Domperidone can cause some uncommon gastrointestinal side effects like regurgitation, appetite disorder, and heartburn, diarrhea. However, bloating (gas) has not been reported as a side effect with Domperidone.
Domperidone has not been reported to cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience excessive hair loss while taking Domperidone.
Domperidone is not indicated to treat constipation. Please talk to your doctor regarding its use.
Domperidone may be associated with an increased risk of heartbeat problems and heart attacks. This risk may be more likely in those over 60 years old or taking higher doses. The risk also increases when Domperidone is given together with other medicines. Please share your medical history with your doctor if you are prescribed Domperidone.
Yes, Domperidone has been seen to cause constipation as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation while using Domperidone.
Domperidone is an anti-emetic that is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). It is not indicated to treat bloating (gas). Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.