Motilium

Indicated to address digestive upset, this product is designed to target gastric motility and intended to support comfortable digestion.

Strengths: 10mg

Medicine details

Conditions
Therapeutic class

Antiemetic

Pharmacological class

Dopamine Antagonist

Contraindications

severe hepatic impairment; cardiac conduction disorders

Precautions and warnings

use lowest effective dose for shortest duration

Minor side effects

dry mouth

Moderate side effects

headache; diarrhoea; anxiety

Dosage forms

Film-coated tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Janssen

Onset Time

30–60 minutes

Duration

4–8 hours

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature in original packaging.

Drug interactions

antacids; qt prolonging agents

Age restrictions

Avoid in infants; use caution in elderly.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult doctor; generally avoided unless essential.

Serious side effects

arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; sudden cardiac death — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Indicated to address digestive upset, this product is designed to target gastric motility and intended to support comfortable digestion.

Mechanism of action

This agent acts as a peripheral dopamine antagonist. It speeds up gastrointestinal transit and blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone to prevent feelings of nausea.

Motilium

Indicated to address digestive upset, this product is designed to target gastric motility and intended to support comfortable digestion.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Domperidone
  • Listed indication(s): Nausea, Vomiting

Available option

  • 240 tablets - 10 mg181-10-mg-3606