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Latest prescription information about Domperidone. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Domperidone
Pronunciation : dome-PER-i-done
Trade Name(s): 
India- Aglodom Susp, Aglodom Tab, Aldom Drops, Azinorm Dispertab, Azinorm Susp, Azinorm-C Tab, Casdom Drops, Casdom Tab, Cosdome Dispertab, Cudom Tab, Dmp Dispertab, Dmp Susp, Dom Tab, Domacare Tab, Domact Dispertab, Domact Drops, Dombus Drops, Domcare Tab, Domcolic Syr, Domcolic Tab, Domday Cap, Domden Md-Tab, Domden Syr, Domdon Susp, Dom-Dt Tab, Domel-Mt Tab, Domerit Drops, Domi Susp, Domi Tab, Domitil Tab, Domkair Liqd, Domkair Tab, Domlyx Drops, Dom-Mps Chewable Tab, Domne Cr-Tab, Domped Dispertab, Domped Susp, Domped Tab, Domperi Dt-Tab, Domperi Susp, Domperistal Tab, Domperon Drops, Domperon Mel-Tab, Domperon Susp, Domperon-Od Sr-Cap, Dompet Tab, Dompon Dispertab, Dompon F Tab, Dompon Susp, Dompro Tab, Domsettler Susp. Susp, Domsi Susp, Domsin P-Drops, Domstal Dispertab, Domstal Drops, Domstal Mel-Tab, Domstal Mps Tab, Domstal Susp, Domstal Tab, Domtop Dispertab, Domtop P-Drops, Domzole-R Hg-Cap, Doven-Dt Tab, Emestal Susp, Emestal Tab, Emidon Dispertab, Emidon Susp, Emitin Susp, Emitin Tab, Endopace Susp, Endopace Tab, Gaspaz Film-Coated Tab, Gaspaz-Ds Dispertab, Gastractiv Susp, Gastractiv Tab, Gastrium Dispertab, Gastrium Susp, Judom Drops, Junidom-Rds Supp, Lans-Dx Cap, Motilium-M Tab, Motinorm Dispertab, Motinorm Drops, Motinorm Susp, Motinorm Syr, Motinorm Tab, Motiwin Drops, Motiwin Susp, MotiwinTab, Naushi Drops, Nausidome Susp, Nausidome Tab, Normetic Susp, Normetic Tab, Otron-D Md-Tab, Peristar Syr, Prodom Drops, Prodom Mm-Tab, Prodom Susp, Rabtic-D Cap, San-Dt Dispertab, Stardom Dispertab, Stardom Drops, Stopvom P-Susp, Stopvom Tab, Taurdom Susp, Taurdom Tab, Tridom Dispertab, Tridom Susp, Uginorm Mt Tab, Unidom Dispertab, Vardom-Dt Tab, Verticer Tab, Vomi Susp, Vomidon Syr, Vomidon Tab, Vomi-Dt Tab, Vomistop Dispertab, Vomistop Drops, Vomistop Sr-Tab, Vomistop Tab, Vomstal Dispertab, Vono Tab, Zidon Dt-Tab, Zidon Syr, Zydom-Dt Tab.
International- Adzole-DM , Agilam, Apentral, Apuldon, Arcelenan, Atidon, Avizol-D , Avomit, Benzilum, Bipéridys, Bompy, Bus, Canozol-D, Cilroton, Cinet, Costi, Cosy, Coszol-D , D.M.P., Dalic, Dany, Deflux, Degut, Depam , Digestivo Giuliani, Docivin, Dolium, Dom, Domedon, Domepraz, Domerdon, Dometa, Dometic, Domilux, Domin, Dompel, Domper, Domperdone, Domperidon Sandoz, Domperidona Ciclum, Domperidona L.CH., Domperidona Ranbaxy, Domperidon-CT, Domperidone Alter, Dompéridone Arrow, Domperidone DOC, Domreme, Don-A, Donox, Doridon, Dudon, Ecuamon, Emetrol, Emidom, Eridon, Forimezin, Galflux, Gerdilium, Hadodolin, Jackmar, Leedom , Loval, Merin, Modomed, Molax, Monlobia, Motidom, Motigut, Motilex, Motilium RX, Motilium, Nauzart.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is an antidopaminergic agent, used in treating nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal problems and Parkinson’s disease.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


When it is to be taken : 
Adult: Oral- Nausea and vomiting- 10-20 mg 4-8 hourly. Max: 80 mg/day.
Non ulcer dyspepsia- 10-20 mg 3 times/day and at night.
Migraine- 20 mg 4 hourly. Max: 4 doses/24 hour.
Rectal- Nausea and vomiting- 60 mg twice daily.
How it should be taken : 
It is available in various forms like tablet, drop, suspension, capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, breast cancer, bowel blockage, any allergic reactions, children less than 2 years, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Most Common- Headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nervousness, irritability and leg cramps.
Respiratory - Chest pain and irregular heart beats.
Genitourinary - Difficulty in urination and breast swelling in men and women.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid alcoholic beverages and excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Oral: Store it at controlled room temperature (15-30°C).

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