INDICATIONS
Motilium is indicated for:
- delayed gastric emptying of functional origin with gastro-oesophageal reflux and/or dyspepsia;
- control over nausea and vomiting of central or local origin;
- as an anti-emetic in patients receiving cytostatic and radiation therapy;
- facilitates radiological examination of the top gastro-intestinal tract.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Motilium as directed from your doctor.
DOSAGE
Acute conditions (mainly nausea, vomiting, hiccup)
Adults: Two tablets (20 mg) three or four times every day, 15 to half an hour before meals and, if needed, before retiring.
Children 5 to 12 years old: One tablet (10 mg) 3 to 4 times each day, 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if necessary, before retiring.
Chronic conditions (mainly dyspepsia)
Adults: One tablet (10 mg) taken 3 times every day, 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if needed, before retiring. The dosage may be doubled.
Children 5 to 12 years: ½ tablet (5 mg) three or four times each day, 15 to half an hour before meals and as appropriate, before retiring.
This formulation isn't designed for children under the age of several years, but also for this gang of patients the suspension can be acquired. Motilium tablets usually are not well suited for children weighing less than 35kg.
Motilium needs to be used in combination with caution in patients with renal impairment or perhaps those at risk of fluid retention. In patients with severe renal insufficiency ( serum creatinine more than 6 mg/100 mL, ie. a lot more than 0,6 mmol/L) the elimination half-life of domperidone was increased from 7,4 to 20,8 hours. The dosing frequency needs to be reduced to a couple of times daily, with respect to the harshness of impairment, as well as the dose should be reduced. Patients on prolonged therapy should be reviewed regularly.
Ask your doctor any questions you may have about how precisely to utilize Motilium.
STORAGE
Store Motilium between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Protect from heat, light, and moisture. Do not store inside the bathroom. Keep Motilium from the reach of children and far from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Domperidone.
Motilium tablets contain lactose and could possibly be unsuitable for those who have lactose intolerance, glucose/galactose malabsorption or even a genetic disorder bringing about accumulation of galactose within the blood (galactosaemia).
Medicines and their possible side effects could affect individual people diversely. The following are many of the unwanted side effects which might be regarded as associated with this medicine. Just because a side-effect is stated here does not mean that every people applying this medicine get each year that or any complication.
Rare (affect between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 10,000 people)
Very rare (affect below one out of 10,000 people)
This just isn't a complete report on all unwanted side effects that may occur. If you've questions about unwanted side effects, contact your medical provider.
Do NOT use Motilium if:
Contact your physician or doctor immediately if some of these connect with you.
Some health conditions may connect to Motilium. Tell your medical professional or pharmacist for those who have any health concerns, particularly when any of the following sign up for you:
Not to be utilized in
Some medicines may talk with Motilium. Tell your medical provider if you are taking another medicines. The following medicines may oppose the stimulating effect of domperidone on the gut therefore may make it less capable:
This may not be a total list of all interactions that could occur. Ask your medical provider if Motilium may communicate with other medicines that you just take. Check with your doctor prior to starting, stop, or change the dose of the medicine.
Always inform a medical expert if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
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