Lockit.Domperidone Tabs

Lockit.Domperidone Tabs – 10mg & Syr. 5mg/5ml

Pharmacological class:
Dopamine Antagonist Gastric Stimulant
Indications:

• Acute nausea & Vomiting as a result of cytotoxic or radiotherapy.
• Bromocriptine or levodopa induced nausea and vomiting.
• Prokinetic in GIT disorders e.g Dabetic Gastroparesis.

Non-ulcer dyspepsia to speed barium transit through the intestines during examination.
Dosage & Administration.

• Adults – Nausea & Vomiting: 10-20mg every 4-8hrs – maximum treatment period 12weeks.
• Children: 200-400mcg / kg body weight 4-8 hours
• Functional Dyspepsia: 10-20mg TDS before food and 10-20mg at night
• Maximum treatment period – 12 weeks

Contra-indications.
Hypersensitivity to the active Ingredients.
Caution:

• Not considered suitable for chronic nausea & Vomiting
• It is unlikely to be effective in motion sickness and other vestibular disorders.
• Use in children is restricted to nausea & Vomiting due to cytotoxic therapy.
• Caution in renal impairment /pregnancy & breastfeeding and those in risk of fluid retention.

Side Effects.

• Headache / elevation of serum prolactin
• Reduced libido / rashes / and other allergic reactions
• Acute dystonic reactions.