Vomistop 10 Mg

About the brand

Vomistop is marketed globally by CIPLA.

About the drug

An active ingredient in Vomistop is Domperidone.

Manufacturer of Vomistop

Vomistop having Domperidone is manufactured by Cipla laboratories. It is mainly marketed and supplied by the company and its associates in India.

Strength

Vomistop have10 mg of Domperidone.

US Brands Equivalent to Domperidone the salt in Vomistop

Motinorm

Use of Domperidone the salt in Vomistop

It is used in the treatment of vomiting, nausea, belching and heavy bloating, gas, heart burn.

How Vomistop works?

Vomistop works by blocking the dopamine receptors in our body and it does not readily enter our brain. It also increases the peristalsis (wave like movements in our gastrointestinal tract that help in the movement of food) and gastric motility, therefore facilitating gastric emptying.

How to take Vomistop?

• Take this drug as directed by doctor.

• Take 15 to 30 minutes before meals.

Dosage

Domperidone the active salt in Vomistop is to be taken usually in dosage which ranges from 10 mg to 30 mg. The more specific dose will be directed by your doctor. Hence, do not take Vomistop without consulting with your doctor.

How long Vomistop should be continued?

Consult your doctor regarding the intake and stoppage of the drug. Do not take a decision on your own. Consult doctor for each possible step.

Dose of Vomistop missed

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. 

• Do not take a double dose at the same time.

Drug interaction with Domperidone the salt in Vomistop

Avoid use along with

• Ketoconazole, fluconazole, voriconazole

• Erythromycin, clarithromycin, moxifloxacin

• Conivaptan, ivabradine

• Amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, disopyramide, diltiazem, verapamil

• Haloperidol, pimozide, citalopram, escitalopram

• Opioids

• Ritonavir, protease inhibitors

When not to take Vomistop

• Do not take Vomistop if you have allergic reactions with the salt or excipients.

• If you have an abnormal heart beat (particularly QT prolongation)

Adverse Effects / Side effects of Vomistop

Call your doctor if you are having these side effects

• Some patients may have allergic reactions. Inform your doctor if you have any signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, red-swollen skin, fever, trouble breathing, swollen face etc.

• Chest pain or pressure 

• A fast heartbeat or a heartbeat that does not feel normal. 

• Dizziness or passing out. 

• Breast enlargement, discharge from nipple, breast lumps

• Change in sex ability

• Irregular periods

• Seizures

• Some other minor side effects include-dry mouth, headache

Overdose Effects of Domperidone the salt in Vomistop

• Speaking difficulty 

• Feeling dizzy

• Disorientation and fainting

• Abnormal heart beat

• Light-headedness

• Loss of balance

Check with your doctor immediately if you are having any of these effects.

General information and precautions

Tell your doctor;

• If you have an allergy to domperidone or excipients in the formulation.

• If you are allergic to drugs like domperidone or to any other drugs or foods.( Inform your doctor if you have any signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, red-swollen skin, fever, trouble breathing, swollen face etc.)

• If you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, electrolyte abnormalities. 

• If you have bleeding in the gastro intestinal tract, block in bowel, gastric ulcer.

• If you are taking drugs that can cause abnormal heart beat (prolonged QT interval).

• The chance of abnormal heart rhythm is higher when you take a dose greater than 30 mg per day or in patients older than 60 years.