Doperon10mg
Tablet
United Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doperon. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Doperon may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Doperon is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not ha... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Doperon may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Doperon should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Doperon may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Doperon should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Doperon may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Doperon is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of indigestion, nausea and vomiting. It blocks the substance on the brain that triggers nausea ... View More
Uses of Doperon
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Side effects of Doperon
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
How to use Doperon
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doperon is to be taken emp... View More
How Doperon works
Doperon is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement ... View More
What if you forget to take Doperon?
If you miss a dose of Doperon, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- Doperon helps relieve nausea, vomiting and indigestion.
- It should be taken before meals as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Doperon as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Do not take it for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Indication
Gastritis, Lactation, Migraine, Nausea and vomiting, Gastroparesis, Non ulcer dyspepsia
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take 15-30 min before meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Adults: Nausea and vomiting 10-20 mg 4-8 hrly. Max: 80 mg/day. Non ulcer dyspepsia 10 mg 3-4 times daily. Max: 20 mg 3-4 times daily. Last dos... View More
Child Dose
Oral Children : 0.2 - 0.4 mg/kg every 4 - 8 hours daily. Rectal Child: <12 yr >15 kg: 30 mg bid; >12 yr >35 kg: 60 mg bid.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Mild to moderate: No dosage adjustment needed. Severe: Reduce dosing to 1-2 times daily w/ prolonged treatment.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. GI haemorrhage, obstruction and perforation, patients with prolactin releasing pituitary hormone, chronic admin or routine prophylaxis... View More
Mode of Action
Domperidone is a peripheral dopamine-receptor blocker. It increases oesophageal peristalsis, enhances gastroduodenal coordination and lowers oesophageal... View More
Precaution
Phaeochromocytoma; children<2 yr, elderly; renal or hepatic impairment. Risk of cardiac arrhythmias and hypokalaemia if administered IV. Pregnancy and l... View More
Side Effect
Drowsiness, extrapyramidal reactions, galactorrhoea, gynaecomastia; constipation or diarrhoea, lassitude, decreased libido, skin rash, itch. Potentia... View More
Interaction
May antagonise the hypoprolactinaemic effect of bromocriptine. May antagonise the prokinetic effect w/ opioid analgesics and antimuscarinics. Potenti... View More
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