Domperidone Tablets
Developed to alleviate digestive discomfort, indicated to support the control of nausea and vomiting.
Strengths: 10mg
Where to Check Availability
Medicine details
- Alternative names
Motilium
- Therapeutic class
Dopamine Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
Prokinetic
- Contraindications
cardiac conduction disorders; prolactinoma
- Precautions and warnings
use lowest effective dose; caution in patients with cardiac history
- Minor side effects
dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
galactorrhoea; gynaecomastia
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Janssen
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
ketoconazole; erythromycin
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Serious side effects
cardiac arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; sudden cardiac death — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to alleviate digestive discomfort, indicated to support the control of nausea and vomiting.
Mechanism of action
Domperidone is a peripheral dopamine antagonist that increases oesophageal peristalsis, increases lower oesophageal sphincter pressure, and accelerates gastric emptying, preventing gastrointestinal distress.
Domperidone Tablets
Developed to alleviate digestive discomfort, indicated to support the control of nausea and vomiting.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Domperidone
- Listed indication(s): Nausea, Vomiting
Available option
- 360 tablets - 10 mg1185-10-mg-14034