Motilium (Domperidone)

Motilium is a prescription GERD treatment medication used to treat gastrointestinal reflux disorder or for dyspepsia treatment. Motilium uses also include treating gastroparesis. It is a dopamine agonist drug that works as an antiemetic and prokinetic medicine that blocks the action of brain neurochemicals that cause nausea and vomiting. It also increases contractions of the stomach and intestines so that food is moved more easily as it is digested, and the severity of GERD symptoms is reduced.

Directions

Standard dosage guidelines for Motilium medication are to take 1 tablet 3x a day.

Take medication 15 to 30 minutes before meals.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Motilium is Domperidone.

Cautions

Let your doctor know of any history of liver or kidney disease, pituitary gland tumor (prolactinoma), heart problems, gastrointestinal blockages, or lactose intolerance before starting on Motilium.

Patients taking certain fungal infection antibiotics, HIV treatment medications, or Hepatitis C medications may not be able to take Motilium.

Motilium is not suitable for use by children.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only use Motilium if their doctor approves it.

Keep the medication in a cool, dry place and be aware of the expiry date.

Interactions

Negative drug interactions may occur between Motilium and other Rx medications, including ketoconazole / fluconazole / voriconazole / erythromycin / clarithromycin / telithromycin / moxifloxacin / pentamidine / amiodarone / dronedarone / quinidine / disopyramide / dofetilide / sotalol / diltiazem / verapamil / haloperidol / pimozide / sertindole / citalopram / escitalopram / cisapride / dolasetron, prucalopride / mequitazine / mizolastine / halofantrine / toremifene / vandetanib / vincamine.

Let your doctor know of all medications you are currently taking before getting a prescription and proceeding to buy Motilium online.

Side Effects

Side effects from using Motilium may occur, and some users may experience diarrhea, constipation, nausea, heartburn, appetite changes, drowsiness, or headache. If side effects are experienced, you may want to stop use and meet with a doctor again to discuss GERD treatment medication alternatives.