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INFORMATION ON DOMPERIDONE

Drug name: Domperidone (dom-PAIR-eh-doan)

Common brand name: Motilum

Uses: this medication increases movement through the digestive system. It is used to treat symptoms of stomach disorders. It may also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain mediucations.

Due to safety concerns, this medication is not to be used by breast-feeding women to increase production of breast milk.

How to use: take this medication by mouth as prescribed usually 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime.
Do not increase your dose or take more often then directed. Your condition will not improve any faster but the risk of side effects will be increased.

Side effects: Headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nervousness, flushing, or irritability may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. Trouble sleeping, stomach cramps, hot flashes and leg cramps have also been reported. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.

Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: chest pain, slow/fast and/or irregular heartbeat, swelling of the feet or ankles, difficulty urinating, swelling of the breasts or discharge from the nipple in men and women, menstrual changes, sexual difficulties.
If you notice any of the side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: history of breast cancer, allergies.
Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Domperidone passes into breast milk. Due to the potential risks to a nursing infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding (see also uses section)

Drug interactions: Because this medication enhances movement in the digestive tract, it may affect the absorption of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, especially of: MAOIs (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegeline, tranylcypromine).

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your doctor or your local poison control centre or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, twitching, muscle rigidity, and irregular heartbeat.

Notes: Laboratory tests may be done periodically while taking this medication to monitor its effects and prevent side effects.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.

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