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Mechanism Of Action Of Domperidone
The DA2-receptor antagonist domperidone antagonizes the inhibitory effect of dopamine, resulting in stimulation of gastric muscle contraction. This provides a mechanism for the gastrokinetic effect of domperidone.
Therapeutic Indications Of Motilium Tablets
Domperidone is used in adults to treat the following symptoms: nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick), a heavy stomach or bloating, a sensation of discomfort in the stomach area, or when stomach contents flow back into the gullet, as with belching and heartburn.
Duration of treatment:
Symptoms usually resolve with 3-4 days of taking this medicine.
Do not take Domperidone Tablets for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Route of administration:
Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.
Take the tablets before a meal and, if needed, before you go to bed.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with a bodyweight of 35 kg or more: The usual dose is one tablet taken up to three times per day, if possible before meals. Do not take more than three tablets (corresponding to 30 mg domperidone) per day.
Use in children and adolescents from birth to a bodyweight of less than 35 kg: Tablets are not suitable for children weighing less than 35 kg
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Domperidone 10 mg
Mechanism Of Action Of Domperidone
The DA2-receptor antagonist domperidone antagonizes the inhibitory effect of dopamine, resulting in stimulation of gastric muscle contraction. This provides a mechanism for the gastrokinetic effect of domperidone.
Therapeutic Indications Of Motilium Tablets
Domperidone is used in adults to treat the following symptoms: nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick), a heavy stomach or bloating, a sensation of discomfort in the stomach area, or when stomach contents flow back into the gullet, as with belching and heartburn.
Duration of treatment:
Symptoms usually resolve with 3-4 days of taking this medicine.
Do not take Domperidone Tablets for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Route of administration:
Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.
Take the tablets before a meal and, if needed, before you go to bed.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with a bodyweight of 35 kg or more: The usual dose is one tablet taken up to three times per day, if possible before meals. Do not take more than three tablets (corresponding to 30 mg domperidone) per day.
Use in children and adolescents from birth to a bodyweight of less than 35 kg: Tablets are not suitable for children weighing less than 35 kg
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Domperidone 10 mg
Mechanism Of Action Of Domperidone
The DA2-receptor antagonist domperidone antagonizes the inhibitory effect of dopamine, resulting in stimulation of gastric muscle contraction. This provides a mechanism for the gastrokinetic effect of domperidone.
Therapeutic Indications Of Motilium Tablets
Domperidone is used in adults to treat the following symptoms: nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick), a heavy stomach or bloating, a sensation of discomfort in the stomach area, or when stomach contents flow back into the gullet, as with belching and heartburn.
Duration of treatment:
Symptoms usually resolve with 3-4 days of taking this medicine.
Do not take Domperidone Tablets for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Route of administration:
Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.
Take the tablets before a meal and, if needed, before you go to bed.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with a bodyweight of 35 kg or more: The usual dose is one tablet taken up to three times per day, if possible before meals. Do not take more than three tablets (corresponding to 30 mg domperidone) per day.
Use in children and adolescents from birth to a bodyweight of less than 35 kg: Tablets are not suitable for children weighing less than 35 kg
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Domperidone 10 mg
