Motilium Tablet Dosage & Drug Information

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Domperidone

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of nausea & vomiting of functional, organic, infectious or dietary origin, induced by radio- or drug therapy & dopamine agonist used in Parkinson's disease.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr, ≥35 kg & childn <12 yr, ≥35 kg 1 tab tds-qds. Max: 40 mg daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 15-30 min before meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Prolactinoma. Patients w/ existing prolongation of cardiac conduction interval, significant electrolyte disturbances or underlying cardiac diseases eg, CHF. GI haemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation. Co-administration w/ QT-prolonging drugs, potent CYP3A4 inhibitors. Moderate or severe hepatic impairment.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if signs & symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia occurs. Increased risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death; proarrhythmia. Concomitant use w/ QT-prolonging drugs, potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, antacids or antisecretory agents. Lactose intolerance, galactosemia or glucose/galactose malabsorption. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Severe renal impairment. Pregnancy. Not recommended during lactation. Infants & childn <12 yr, <35 kg. Elderly >60 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Depression, anxiety, decreased/loss of libido; headache, somnolence, akathisia; diarrhoea; rash, pruritus; breast enlargement/gynaecomastia, tenderness & pain, galactorrhoea, amenorrhoea, irregular menstruation, lactation disorder; asthenia. Hypersensitivity; urticaria; breast discharge & swelling.

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Drug Interactions

Increased plasma levels w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors. Antagonized anti-dyspeptic effect w/ anticholinergic drugs eg, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories / Antiemetics

ATC Classification

A03FA03 - domperidone ; Belongs to the class of propulsives. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Motilium FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Motilium Tablet

domperidone

Manufacturer:

JNTL

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma