domperidone and domperidone side effects and its use as a nausea remedy

Drug name Domperidone

Domperidone indications

Antiemetic (anti-sickness) or nausea remedy plus prokinetic properties

Other drug names

Motilium

Motilium 10 tablets


Contraindications

Caution in renal impairment, pregnancy and breast feeding

Domperidone side effects

Domperidone side effects include raised prolactin levels (causes breast enlargement and milk production), reduced libido, rashes and allergic reactions. Dystonic reactions

Domperidone or Motilium dosage

Motilium 10-20mg every 4 to 6 hours. If suppository, the motilium dosage is 30-60mg every 4 to 8 hours.

Formulations

Tablets (Motilium 10 tablets)

Suspension

Suppositories

This drug is primarily an anti-sickness drug, but has prokinetic qualities.

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