Motilium 10mg Film-coated Tablets

Motilium 10mg Film-coated Tablets

Motilium 10mg Film-coated Tablets 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.

Duration of treatment

Your doctor will decide how long you will need to take this medicine. Symptoms usually resolve with 3-4 days of taking this medicine. Do not take Motilium for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor. Taking this medicine Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. Take the tablets 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. Do not crush or chew them. The usual dose is:

Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with a body weight of 35kg or more
The usual dose is one tablet taken up to three times per day, if possible before meals. Do not take more than three tablets per day.
People with kidney problems

Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people)

• Dry mouth

Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people)

• Lowering of sexual drive (libido) in men
• Feeling anxious
• Feeling drowsy
• Headaches
• Diarrhoea
• Itchy skin. You may also have a rash
• Unusual production of breast milk in men and women
• Painful or tender breasts
• A general feeling of weakness