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Description:

This medication increases movement through the digestive system. It is used to treat symptoms of stomach disorders. It may also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain medications.

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).