What is Motilium/Domperidone used for?

This medicine is used to treat acid reflux disease.

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Motilium/Domperidone be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

General drug information:

When should Motilium/Domperidone not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications if you have faster passage of materials through the stomach might be dangerous (e.g., in cases of stomach bleeding, blockage in the stomach, or br

What precautions should I follow when taking Motilium/Domperidone?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Motilium/Domperidone?

Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medicine.

What are the side effects of Motilium/Domperidone?

Most severe: Loss of balance or muscle control, swelling of the mouth, fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse, swelling of face, hands, lower legs, or feet

Most common: Breast milk flowing from the nipple, dry mouth, swelling of the breast (males), headache, hives, hot flashes, itching of skin, itching, redness, pain, or swelling of eye, menstrual irregularities, pain in the breast

Other: Change in need to urinate, change in appetite, constipation, diarrhea, burning, difficult, or painful urination, difficulty speaking, dizziness, drowseness, heartburn, irritability

How should I take Motilium/Domperidone?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.