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Motilium (Domperidone)

Product: Motilium
Drug name: Domperidone
Packaging Type: Packets of 100 x 10mg tablets
Manufacturer: Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd

Motilium 10mg Prices
100 tablets of 10mg Motilium (Domperidone) by Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd	US$30.00
200 tablets of 10mg Motilium (Domperidone) by Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd	US$60.00
300 tablets of 10mg Motilium (Domperidone) by Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd	US$88.50

Use
The main uses for this medication are to control the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain that are activated when stomach pain creates an urge to vomit making it a common treatment for those undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

Another use is to control the feeling of a bloated stomach after eating and some other types of discomfort caused by over eating.

Breast feeding mothers have been known to use this medication to increase their breat milk supply. However, its effect may be minimal for women who have normal or high level lactation.

Dosage
1 tablet of Motilium is usually taken 15 - 30 minutes before eating and if required before going bed.

Do not take more than 4 tablets per day.

Side effects
The following are some of the known side effects that can occur by taking this medicine:

Diarrhoea
Swelling of the breasts in men
Stomach cramps
Lower sex drive
an ithcy rash
uncontrolled movements of the hands, legs, neck and face (the shakes)

Precautions
Consult you doctor is you have experienced liver problems, gastro-intestinal bleeding or previous gastro-intestinal obstructions before taking this medication.

Breast feeding mothers should be aware that small amounts of this medication do appear in breast milk. If you are concerned by this, please consult you doctor.

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