Domperidone

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  • Product Details

    Description

    MOTILIUM is indicated for:
    - Delayed gastric emptying of functional origin with gastro-oesophageal reflux and/or dyspepsia.
    - Control of nausea and vomiting of central or local origin.
    - As an anti-emetic in patients receiving cytostatic and radiation therapy.
    - Facilitates radiological examination of the upper gastro-intestinal tract.

    Directions

    Acute conditions (mainly nausea, vomiting, hiccup)
    Adults: Two tablets (20 mg) 3 to 4 times per day, 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if necessary, before retiring.
    Children 5 to 12 years old: One tablet (10 mg) 3 to 4 times per day, 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if necessary, before retiring.

    Side Effects

    Allergic reactions, such as rash or urticaria, have been reported.
    Abdominal cramps have been reported.
    Dystonic reactions (extrapyramidal phenomena) may occur.
    Reversible raised serum prolactin levels have been observed which may lead to galactorrhoea and gynaecomastia.
    Hypertensive crises in patients with phaeochromocytoma may occur with administration of domperidone.
    Where the blood brain barrier is not fully developed (mainly in young babies) or is impaired, the possible occurrence of neurological side-effects cannot be totally excluded.
    Special precautions
    Since domperidone is highly metabolised in the liver, MOTILIUM should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment (and in the elderly).

    Product Code : 10539

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