Sardom 10 mg

Indication

Relief of the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Ingredients

• Domperidone (as maleate BP) 10 mg

Direction

Oral route; to be dispensed only on the prescription of a physician. Adults and adolescents 12 years and older weighing 35 kg or more: 1 tablet (10 mg) up to three times a day, preferably before meals; maximum 30 mg per day. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration (usually not more than 1 week). Follow the doctor's directions and the package leaflet.

Side effects

• Dry mouth
• Headache
• dizziness or drowsiness
• Diarrhoea or abdominal cramps
• Breast enlargement or tenderness
• milk discharge or menstrual changes (raised prolactin)
• Rarely
• irregular or fast heartbeat (QT prolongation)
• seek medical help immediately
• Rarely
• allergic reactions such as rash or swelling
• stop use and see a doctor

Precautions

• Prescription
• only medicine
• use only as directed by a physician
• Do not use if allergic to domperidone or any ingredient
• Do not use with heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation)
• heart failure
• moderate or severe liver impairment
• or a prolactin
• releasing pituitary tumour
• Do not use when stimulation of gut movement could be harmful
• e.g. stomach or intestinal bleeding
• blockage or perforation
• Do not combine with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole
• erythromycin
• clarithromycin) or other QT
• prolonging medicines
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children