Motilium 1 mg/ml

Indication

Relief of the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Ingredients

• Domperidone 1 mg/ml

Direction

Oral, prescription only. Shake well before use. Take before meals. Adults and adolescents 12 years and older weighing 35 kg or more: 10 ml (10 mg) up to three times daily, maximum 30 mg per day. Children under 12 years or weighing less than 35 kg: 0.25 mg/kg up to three times daily, measured with the oral syringe. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time, usually not more than 1 week. See the package leaflet.

Side effects

• Dry mouth
• Abdominal cramps
• diarrhoea or nausea
• Headache
• drowsiness or dizziness
• Rarely
• involuntary movements (especially in children)
• stop and see a doctor
• Rarely
• breast enlargement
• breast discharge or menstrual changes (raised prolactin)
• Rarely
• irregular heartbeat
• seek medical help immediately

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to domperidone
• with a prolactin
• releasing pituitary tumour
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• obstruction or perforation
• Do not use with moderate or severe liver impairment
• heart rhythm (QT) problems
• or with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole
• erythromycin or clarithromycin
• Use the lowest dose for the shortest duration
• do not exceed the recommended dose
• Prescription only
• consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children