Question 1

What is Domperidone (Domperidone Maleate) used for?

Accepted Answer

Nausea, vomiting, bloating, feeling of fullness after eating, belching, stomach discomfort, heartburn caused by slow digestion

Question 2

How do you take Domperidone (Domperidone Maleate)?

Accepted Answer

Take 1 tablet (10 mg) up to 3 times a day, about 15 to 30 minutes before meals. Swallow with water. Do not take more than 3 tablets (30 mg) in a day. Try not to use it for more than 7 days unless your doctor says so. You can find it as Motilium 10 mg in most pharmacies.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Domperidone (Domperidone Maleate)?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth, headache, feeling drowsy or sleepy, stomach cramps, mild diarrhea

Question 4

Who should not take Domperidone (Domperidone Maleate)?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to domperidone, anyone with a heart condition or irregular heartbeat, people with a tumour of the pituitary gland called prolactinoma, people with stomach bleeding or blockage in the intestines, patients with severe liver problems, and children under 12 years old (for the tablet form).

Question 5

Is Domperidone (Domperidone Maleate) safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Domperidone is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically prescribes it, as it can pass into breast milk and may affect milk production.

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