Domperidone
Also sold as: Motilium
Prescription neededNausea and vomiting
Comes as:TabletSuspension
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 10 mg up to 3 times a day, before meals. Do not take more than 30 mg in 24 hours, and use for the shortest time (usually no more than 1 week).
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- dry mouth
- headache
- stomach cramps
- breast swelling or milk discharge
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- fainting
- fits
- uncontrolled muscle movements
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Heart disease or heart rhythm problems (long QT)
- Moderate or severe liver disease
- Bleeding, blockage or tear in the stomach or bowel
- Taking medicines that affect heart rhythm, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin or ketoconazole
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Serious4 medicinesDo not take these together unless your doctor says so.
- Amiodarone
Both prolong the QT interval; the combination should be avoided.
- Clarithromycin