This medicine is often used to treat nausea and vomiting. Physicians may prescribe this medication to treat other conditions such as indigestion and other diseases not listed in this article. While Domperidone is the active ingredient, it also contains other inactive ingredients such as magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized potato starch, hypromellose, and others. Vomistop 10 mg belongs to the group of medicines called anti-emetics. Do not administer this medicine without the doctor’s approval. Domperidone works by increasing the movement of food through the intestines and stomach. This effect helps to relieve gastric discomfort, fullness, bloating, and others.
The manufacturer of Vomistop 10 mg is Cipla Ltd.
Precautions
Tell your physician if you are allergic to the ingredients of the drug or if you have any other allergies. In addition, it is recommended to share your medical history with your doctor before taking Vomistop 10 mg. For example:
- Cancer
- Surgery
- Diabetes
- Seizures
- Abuse of alcohol or street drugs
- Heart disease (such as angina, heart attack, and others)
- Kidney problems
- Liver disease (such as cirrhosis)
- Pituitary gland tumor
- Intolerance to lactose
Vomistop 10 mg may blur your vision or may make you dizzy or sleepy. Limit and avoid alcoholic beverages and marijuana (cannabis) while you are on treatment with this medicine because the effects listed above may increase. In addition, you should not drive or operate machinery during treatment because it may be harmful to you.
Do not use this medication without a doctor’s prescription if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant. Otherwise, it may harm your unborn baby. Moreover, consult a doctor before breastfeeding because it is unknown if Domperidone passes into breast milk.
Storage
- Store this medication in cool and dry places away from direct sunlight and moisture. It is not allowed to keep Vomistop 10 mg in the bathroom.
- Keep away Domperidone from the reach of children because it may be harmful to them.
Adverse Effects of Vomistop 10 mg
All medications may give you certain adverse effects and Vomistop 10 mg is not an exception. However, if your body adjusts to Domperidone, you may not experience any of the following adverse effects. Dehydration, overdose, and allergy are some factors that can provoke side effects.
Common Adverse Effects
Most patients may ignore this category of side effects. In any case, it is advised to tell your physician if you are noticing any of the following adverse effects. Check some examples below:
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Lightheadedness
- Itching of skin
Severe Adverse Effects
Rarely, you may notice this category of side effects. Therefore, you should stop taking Vomistop 10 mg and consult a doctor immediately if you are experiencing any of the following side effects. Your healthcare professional may help you to avoid or prevent side effects. Check below some examples:
- Stomach or abdominal pain
- Disorientation
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Speaking problems
- Fainting
- Loss of balance
This document does not contain a complete list of adverse effects. Inform your physician about all the side effects that you experience.
Interactions
Some medicines may interact with Domperidone and increase the risk of adverse effects or decrease the effectiveness of Vomistop 10 mg. Thus, it is recommended to tell your doctor about all products that you are using before taking Vomistop 10 mg. For example prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, herbal products, vitamins, supplements, and others. Check below some examples of drug interaction:
- Alcohol
- Protease inhibitors (medicines used to treat HIV infection)
- Mizolastine
- Mequitazine
- Amiodarone
- Quinidine
- Fluconazole
- Disopyramide
- Ketoconazole
- Escitalopram
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
- Citalopram
- Voriconazole
- Toremifene
- Vincamine
- Sotalol
- Moxifloxacin
- Erythromycin
This article does not contain all possible drug interactions. However, it is recommended to talk to a doctor before using Vomistop 10 mg. Moreover, do not start, stop, or change the dosages without the doctor’s recommendation because you may experience unwanted results.
Dosages
Physicians may prescribe different dosages for their patients. It depends on the severity of the medical condition, other drugs that you may be using, your response to treatment, and age. If you are not sure what dosage is better for you, consult a doctor. In addition, it is advised to continue using this medicine even if you feel well because if you stop the treatment suddenly without the doctor’s approval, symptoms may return.
- Vomistop 10 mg
Overdose
You may rarely notice an overdose. An overdose may occur if you are administering an increased dose of this medicine without the doctor’s approval. Symptoms of overdose include irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting, trouble breathing, and others. If you are noticing any of the symptoms listed above, stop taking Vomistop 10 mg and consult a doctor at once. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Missed Dose
Yet, you may forget to administer a dose and it is advised to take it as soon as possible. If it is near the time for the next dose, just skip the missed dose and continue the regular treatment. Do not double the dosage the next time to catch up because it may increase the risk of side effects.
Administration
Usually, the recommended dose per day (24 hours) is one tablet or as directed by your doctor. Take the tablet whole by mouth with a glass full of water 15-20 minutes before a meal. Avoid other drinks such as alcohol because it also may increase the risk of side effects. While swallowing, do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. To decrease the risk of stomach upset, you can take the tablet with milk or light food. To get a better effect from Vomistop 10 mg, it is recommended to administer the tablet at the same time each day.
Do not use Vomistop 10 mg more often than your doctor prescribes because you may notice undesired results. In any case, your healthcare professional may increase the dosage for several weeks if you are not noticing the desired result.
If you are using the liquid form of Domperidone, it is advised to use a special measuring device or spoon. Otherwise, you may get the wrong dose. Tell your physician if your medical condition lasts or if it worsens.
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