1. Motilium TabletsMotilium Tablets (Domperidone) areused to treat nausea and vomiting as wellas for the relief of discomfort caused by aslow moving stomach known asgastroparesis. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland

2. Motilium TabletsChemical Structure The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 3. Motilium TabletsIndicationsMotilium is used for the symptomatictreatment of the dyspeptic symptomcomplex which is often associatedwith delayed gastric emptying orgastro-oesophageal reflux andoesophagitis, epigastric sense offullness, feeling of abdominaldistension, upper abdominal pain,eructation, flatulence, heartburn. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 4. Motilium TabletsIndicationsMotilium tablets are also used forthe treatment of nausea andvomiting of various originsincluding functional, organic,infectious, dietetic origin, orinduced by radiotherapy,medicine therapy. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 5. Motilium TabletsActive IngredientThe active ingredient present inMotilium Tablets is Domperidone.Domperidone is a white to slightlybeige coloured powder that ispractically insoluble in water.Domperidone is a dopamineantagonist with antiemeticproperties. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 6. Motilium TabletsRecommended Adult DosageThe normal recommended dose ofMotilium is one 10 mg tabletthree to four times, best taken 15to 30 minutes before meals orfood, and if necessary at bedtime.Safety and efficacy of Motilium(Domperidone) use beyond sixmonths has not been established. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 7. Motilium TabletsMissed DoseIf you miss a dose, take it as soon asyou remember.However, if you remember when it isalmost time for your next dose, takeonly your usual dose at that time. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 8. Motilium TabletsContraindicationsMotilium Tablets are contraindicated in thefollowing cases:Known hypersensitivity to Domperidone orany inactive ingredients of this medication.In those patients with a prolactin-releasingpituitary tumour (prolactinoma). The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 9. Motilium TabletsSide Effects of Motilium TabletsBelow are the mild side effects ofMotiliumheadache, trouble sleeping,nervousness, dizziness, tiredness orirritabilitysleepiness or drowsiness, fits orseizures, agitation The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 10. Motilium TabletsSide Effects of Motilium Tabletsdry mouth or thirststomach cramps, diarrhoea, constipation,nausea, changes in appetite or heartburnrash or itchy skinitchy eyes and crusty eyelids withdischargemouth ulcers or cold sores. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 11. Motilium TabletsSide Effects of Motilium TabletsThese Side effects will reverse onstopping treatment:Uncontrollable movementsIrregular or no menstrual periodUnusual secretion of breast milk orDecrease in sex drive in men or womenBreast tenderness or breastenlargement in men. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 12. Motilium TabletsSide Effects of Motilium TabletsInform your doctor immediately if younotice any of the following Serious SideEffects:Fast or irregular heart beatsSwelling of hands, ankles or feetDifficulty passing urine or pain whenpassing urine. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 13. Motilium TabletsSide Effects of Motilium TabletsSTOP using Motilium Tablets and informyour doctor immediately if any of thefollowing happen:You have an allergic reaction to Motilium(allergy can be recognised, for instance,by skin rash, itching, shortness of breathand/or swelling of the face, lips, mouth,tongue or throat which may causedifficulty in swallowing or breathing) The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 14. Motilium TabletsWarnings And PrecautionsThe film-coated tablets contain lactose and may beunsuitable for patients with lactose intolerance,galactosemia or glucose/galactose malabsorption.Since the elimination half-life of domperidone isprolonged in severe renal impairment, on repeatedadministration the dosing frequency of motiliumshould be reduced to once or twice daily, dependingon the severity of the impairment, and the dose mayneed to be reduced.Breast feeding is not recommended for mothers whoare taking Motilium. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 15. Motilium TabletsOverdosage SymptomsSymptoms of overdosage may includedisorientation, somnolence andextrapyramidal reactions. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 16. Motilium TabletsOverdose TreatmentThere is no specific antidote toDomperidone, but in case overdoseoccurs, the administration of activatedcharcoal may be useful.Anticholinergics, antiparkinson drugsmay be useful in controllingextrapyramidal reactions.The patient has to be observed closelyand supportive measures employed. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 17. Motilium TabletsMotilium Tablets are Manufacturedby Johnson & Johnson, IndiaFor more information click here The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland