Domperidone is an anti-sickness medicine. It helps you to stop feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting).

It can also be used to treat stomach pain if you are having end of life care (palliative care).

Domperidone is sometimes used to increase milk supply. Your doctor may prescribe it if you are having trouble breastfeeding but only if other products have not worked.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:

- have ever had an allergic reaction to domperidone or any other medicine;

- weigh less than 35 kilogrammes;

- have a condition that can cause a bowel obstruction, such as Crohn's disease or diverticulitis;

- have recently had abdominal surgery, such as a hernia operation or caesarean section;

- have ever had bleeding from your stomach or gut;

- have a tumour on your pituitary gland;

- have liver, kidney or heart problems, or an irregular heartbeat.

Domperidone may not be suitable for people over the age of 60. This is because there is more risk of side effects.

How and when to take it

Always follow your doctor's instructions when taking Domperidone.

Take it when you need it to help with your symptoms.

It is best to have Domperidone before meals or snacks. Take it 15 to 30 minutes before you have food.

Take a tablet whole with a drink of water. Do not crush or chew it.

Dosage

The usual dose for adults and children aged 12 years and older is one 10 mg tablet.

You can take Domperidone up to 3 times a day, if you need it. Space doses evenly throughout A day, at least 8 hours apart.

If you forget to take it

If you forget to take Domperidone, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time.

Never take 2 doses at the same time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Taking too much Domperidone can be dangerous.

If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, you may get a fast or irregular heartbeat.

If you need to go to A&E, do not drive yourself. Get someone else to drive you or call for an ambulance.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Domperidone can cause side effects although not everyone gets them.

More than 1 in 100 people will get a dry mouth. This common side effect is usually mild and goes away by itself.

Serious side effects are rare.

Tell a doctor straightaway if:

- your muscles or eyes start moving in an unusual or uncontrolled way;

- you have problems peeing.

Please note, all the information given above is just a summary. You should visit your doctor to get more information about this medicine. Do not share Domperidone with the others who it was not prescribed for. Do not use this medication for other health conditions. Do not store it with an end term of its storage.