What are Motilium tablets used for?
Motilium contains a medicine called domperidone. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘dopamine antagonists’. This medicine is used in adults and in adolescents 12 years of age and older and a body weight of 35kg or more to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick).
Why is Motilium banned?
Domperidone has been banned in the United States for years because of fatal cardiac arrhythmias among cancer patients who had been prescribed the drug to prevent nausea and vomiting.
How long does it take for Motilium to start working?
Domperidone should start to work in about 30 to 60 minutes. It is recommended that you take domperidone for the shortest possible time and at the lowest dose that works for you. You will usually take it for up to a week.
Can I take Motilium?
The usual dose is one tablet taken up to three times per day, if possible before meals. Do not take more than three tablets per day. If you have used or taken too much Motilium 10mg Tablets, contact your doctor, pharmacist or the poison centre immediately, in particular if a child has taken too much.
Is Motilium good for bloating?
The MHRA said domperidone (Motilium) should no longer be used to treat conditions such as heartburn, bloating or relief of stomach discomfort, nor should it be used by people with serious underlying heart conditions.
Is Motilium good for stomach pain?
MOTILIUM is used to treat the following conditions in adults: nausea and vomiting. discomfort caused by a slow moving stomach known as gastroparesis.
What is the side effect of Motilium?
If you take too much MOTILIUM you may experience agitation, seizure, drowsiness, confusion and uncontrolled movements, such as irregular eye movements, or abnormal posture like twisted neck.
Does Motilium make you gain weight?
Side Effects of domperidone Some mothers may experience headache (usually mild), dry mouth, abdominal cramps, weight gain/increased appetite, and alteration of menstrual periods (usually stopping them, if they have resumed; breakthrough bleeding is also possible).
What is the best tablet to take for bloating?
Over-the-counter gas remedies include:
- Pepto-Bismol.
- Activated charcoal.
- Simethicone.
- Lactase enzyme (Lactaid or Dairy Ease)
- Beano.
When should I take Motilium tablets?
MOTILIUM is best taken 15 to 30 minutes before meals, and if necessary at bedtime. If you do not understand the instructions provided with this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.