Domperidone: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Domperidone is an anti-sickness medicine sold in Pakistan as tablets and suspensions. Motilium is one of the best-known brands.
How Domperidone works
Domperidone blocks dopamine receptors in the part of the brain that triggers vomiting, and helps the stomach empty more quickly. It does not easily enter the brain, so it causes fewer movement side effects than some older anti-sickness medicines.
What is Domperidone used for?
- Relief of nausea and vomiting
It is meant for short-term use. Nausea that lasts more than a few days needs a doctor’s review to find the cause.
Side effects of Domperidone
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Dry mouth
- Stomach cramps or diarrhoea
- Headache
- Drowsiness
Domperidone can affect heart rhythm. Get medical help straight away if you feel your heart racing or beating irregularly, feel faint or collapse. Also report unusual movements of the face, eyes or limbs.
Precautions and warnings
- Use the lowest dose for the shortest time, usually no longer than a week unless a doctor advises otherwise.
- Avoid it if you have heart rhythm problems, heart failure or moderate to severe liver disease.
- Do not combine it with certain medicines that affect heart rhythm or raise domperidone levels, such as ketoconazole, erythromycin and clarithromycin. Tell your doctor about all your medicines.
- Children need a carefully measured dose based on their weight, so use it only on a doctor’s advice.
- Ask a doctor before using it in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Domperidone
How long can domperidone be taken?
It is intended for short courses, normally up to about a week. If nausea or vomiting continues, see a doctor rather than continuing the medicine.
Is domperidone safe for children?
Suspensions are available, but the dose must be based on the child’s weight and given only on a doctor’s advice. Children with vomiting and diarrhoea also need fluids to prevent dehydration.
Domperidone brands and prices in Pakistan
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