SB-Dom 10

SB-Dom 10

Domperidone

 

Brand Name: SB-Dom 10

Generic Name: Domperidone Maleate BP

Strength: 10 mg

Composition:

SB-Dom 10 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Domperidone Maleate BP equivalent to Domperidone 10 mg.

Indications

SB-Dom is indicated in-

  1. Stimulation of gut motility
  2. a) Non-ulcer dyspepsia
  3. b) Esophageal reflux, reflux esophagitis and gastritis
  4. c) Diabetic gastroparesis
  5. d) Functional dyspepsia
  6. e) Speeding Barium transit in ‘follow-through’ radiological studies
  7. Prevention and symptomatic relief of acute nausea and vomiting from any cause including cytotoxic therapy, radio therapy and anti-parkinsonism therapy
  8. In the treatment of migraine.

Dosage & Administration

The recommended oral dose for

Adults : 10 – 20 mg every 4 – 8 hours daily.

Children : 0.2 – 0.4 mg/kg every 4 – 8 hours daily.

Note : Tablet and suspension should be taken 15 – 30 minutes before a meal.

For acute nausea and vomiting, maximum period of treatment is 12 weeks.

Side Effects

Domperidone may produce hyperprolactinemia (1.3% frequency). This may result in                galactorrhea, breast enlargement and soreness and reduced libido. Dry mouth (1.9%), thirst, headache (1.2%), nervousness, drowsiness (0.4%), diarrhea (0.2%), skin rash and itching (0.1%) may occur during treatment with Domperidone. Extra-pyramidal reactions are seen in 0.05% of patients in clinical studies.

Contraindications

Domperidone is contraindicated to patients who have known hypersensitivity to this drug and in case of neonates.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnant women : The safety of Domperidone has not been proven and it is therefore not     recommended during pregnancy.Animal studies have not demonstrated teratogenic effects on the fetus.

Lactating mother : Domperidone may precipitate galactorrhea and improve post-natal lactation. It is secreted in breast milk but in very small quantities (insufficient to be considered harmful).

Available Packaging

SB-Dom 10 Tablet : Each box contains 100 film coated tablets in blister pack.

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