Brand Name
ratio-Domperidone
Common Name
domperidone
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 01912070 | RATIO-DOMPERIDONE 10MG TABLET |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Domperidone helps the stomach to empty more quickly in people
where this is a problem. It helps to reduce reflux (stomach acid coming
back up) and the sensation of fullness. Domperidone is also used to prevent
stomach problems associated with the use of certain medications used to
treat Parkinson's disease.
Your doctor may choose to use a medication for conditions other than the ones
listed in these drug information articles. If you're unsure why you are taking
this medication, contact your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
The usual adult dose of domperidone is 10 mg three to four times
a day, taken 15 to 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime if required.
The dose sometimes needs to be increased to 20 mg four times a day.
When treating the nausea and vomiting
associated with medications used to treat Parkinson's disease, the usual
adult dosage is 20 mg three or four times a day.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such
as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If
your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones given here,
do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting
your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by
your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue on
with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double
doses.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Each white, film-coated, round, biconvex tablet, engraved with "rph D51" on one side and plain on the other side, contains domperidone maleate 12.72 mg (equivalent to domperidone 10 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium benzoate and docusate sodium, sodium croscarmellose, titanium dioxide and triacetin. Bisulfite-, gluten- and tartrazine-free.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Domperidone should not be used:
- by anyone allergic to domperidone or any of the ingredients of the
medication
- whenever faster passage of materials through the stomach might be
dangerous (e.g., in cases of stomach bleeding, blockage in the stomach,
or breaks in the stomach lining)
- by anyone with a prolactin-releasing pituitary tumour (known as a
prolactinoma)
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