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Motilium

Motilium

Domperidone

Domperidone tablets for nausea and vomiting. They speed up stomach emptying, which also reduces a heavy feeling after meals.

Active ingredient
Domperidone
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
10mg

Motilium is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.

Supply requirements for Motilium depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.

Motilium details

Alternative names
domperidone
Therapeutic class
Dopamine Antagonist
Pharmacological class
Prokinetic and Antiemetic
Known off-label uses
lactation induction
Contraindications
prolonged QT interval; gastrointestinal haemorrhage; prolactinoma
Minor side effects
dry mouth; headache; nausea
Moderate side effects
amenorrhoea; gynaecomastia; abdominal cramps
Dosage forms
Tablet
Administration route
Oral use
Supply category
Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator
Janssen
Onset Time
30–60 minutes
Duration
6–8 hours
Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions
Ketoconazole; Erythromycin; QT-prolonging drugs
Age restrictions
Approved for adults.
Serious side effects

QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; torsades de pointes, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Domperidone tablets for nausea and vomiting. They speed up stomach emptying, which also reduces a heavy feeling after meals.

Mechanism of action

Selectively blocks peripheral dopamine receptors, increasing lower oesophageal pressure and accelerating gastric emptying.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Safety has not been systematically established. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.

What you will receive

Motilium names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.

  • A generic containing Domperidone at the strength you pick.
  • Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
  • Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.

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