Domperidone + Lansoprazole
INFORMATION ABOUT DOMPERIDONE + LANSOPRAZOLE
Domperidone + Lansoprazole Uses
Domperidone+Lansoprazole is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
How Domperidone + Lansoprazole works
Domperidone + Lansoprazole is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Lansoprazole. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing the food to move more easily through the stomach. Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Common side effects of Domperidone + Lansoprazole
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
Diarrhea, Headache, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Fundic gland polyps
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24 Jun 2022 | 08:01 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Domperidone + Lansoprazole
- You have been prescribed Domperidone + Lansoprazole for the treatment of acidity and heartburn.
- Take it one hour before the meal, preferably in the morning.
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
- Long-term use can cause weak bones and deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.