Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia is the medical term for indigestion: a cluster of uncomfortable feelings after eating, such as heartburn, bloating, nausea or a heavy fullness in the upper abdomen.
Key points
- For most people, dyspepsia is not a sign of a serious condition and settles with simple changes to diet or routine.
- The ingredient domperidone helps the stomach empty more quickly, which can ease lingering discomfort after meals.
Common questions about Dyspepsia
Is dyspepsia the same as indigestion?
Yes. Dyspepsia is simply the clinical term for indigestion. Both words describe the same cluster of uncomfortable feelings that can follow eating or drinking, including burning, fullness, nausea and wind.
Which medicines are listed for dyspepsia?
The catalogue lists Domperidone for this condition. Domperidone is a medicine that helps the stomach empty more quickly, which can reduce the lingering discomfort some people feel after eating or drinking.
Further reading
What is dyspepsia?
Dyspepsia is the medical term for indigestion, which is a cluster of uncomfortable feelings after eating. These can include heartburn, bloating, nausea or a heavy fullness in the upper abdomen.
What are the symptoms of dyspepsia?
Symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia) include heartburn, bloating, nausea and a heavy fullness in the upper abdomen. Some people also feel burning, fullness and wind after eating or drinking.
How is dyspepsia treated?
For most people, indigestion (dyspepsia) is not a sign of a serious condition and settles with simple changes to diet or routine. A medicine called domperidone helps the stomach empty more quickly, which can reduce lingering discomfort after eating or drinking.
What medication for dyspepsia can I buy online?
The medicines listed for indigestion (dyspepsia) include products containing domperidone. Examples include Motilium.
Can I buy medicines for dyspepsia over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for indigestion (dyspepsia). We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order medicines for dyspepsia online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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