What is Motilium taken for?

Motilium contains a medicine called domperidone. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘dopamine antagonists’. This medicine is used in adults and in adolescents 12 years of age and older and a body weight of 35kg or more to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick).

What is domperidone suppositories used for?

One suppository contains domperidone 60 mg. Adults The relief of the symptoms of nausea and vomiting, epigastric sense of fullness, upper abdominal discomfort and regurgitation of gastric contents. Children The relief of the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Is Motilium good for constipation?

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and Motilium are two medications widely used to treat constipation. PEG is an osmotic laxative that works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making it softer and easier to pass.

Is Motilium good for acid reflux?

The MHRA said domperidone (Motilium) should no longer be used to treat conditions such as heartburn, bloating or relief of stomach discomfort, nor should it be used by people with serious underlying heart conditions.

How quickly does Motilium work?

This stops you feeling sick (nauseous) and prevents you from vomiting. Domperidone should start to work in about 30 to 60 minutes. It is recommended that you take domperidone for the shortest possible time and at the lowest dose that works for you. You will usually take it for up to a week.

Does Motilium make you sleepy?

Keep these telephone numbers handy. If you take too much MOTILIUM you may experience agitation, seizure, drowsiness, confusion and uncontrolled movements, such as irregular eye movements, or abnormal posture like twisted neck.

How long does Motilium take to work?

Is Motilium good for gastritis?

It is used to treat slowed movement in the gastrointestinal tract associated with diabetes and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining). For people with this condition, domperidone improves symptoms of nausea, vomiting, bloating, and feeling of fullness.

Can Motilium cause weight gain?

Side Effects of domperidone Some mothers may experience headache (usually mild), dry mouth, abdominal cramps, weight gain/increased appetite, and alteration of menstrual periods (usually stopping them, if they have resumed; breakthrough bleeding is also possible).

Does Motilium cause constipation?

regurgitation, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, changes in appetite or heartburn. rash or itchy skin.

Does Motilium make you constipated?

regurgitation, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, changes in appetite or heartburn.

How fast does Motilium work?

This stops you feeling sick (nauseous) and prevents you from vomiting. Domperidone should start to work in about 30 to 60 minutes. It is recommended that you take domperidone for the shortest possible time and at the lowest dose that works for you.