MOTINORM Syrup 30ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Domperidone 5 mg
Manufacturer
Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT MOTINORM SYRUPMOTINORM SYRUP contains Domperidone which belongs to the group of medicines called Dopamine antagonists. It is used to manage nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). Nausea and vomiting are not a disease but symptoms of different conditions such as infections, food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating, blocked intestine, migraine, indigestion and many more. MOTINORM SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients having heart or moderate to severe liver diseases, bleeding in the stomach or intestines, blockage or tear in your intestines, and tumors in the pituitary gland (prolactinoma). MOTINORM SYRUP should be used with caution in patients having kidney diseases. MOTINORM SYRUP should be used with caution in pregnant women and should be used in breastfeeding women only if con
Uses
OF MOTINORM SYRUP manages nausea and vomiting
How It Works
MOTINORM SYRUP has an anti-emetic property which acts by blocking a chemical messenger in the brain called dopamine, that transfers information through nerve endings. MOTINORM SYRUP functions by inhibiting the muscle contraction that occurs naturally in the digestive system and enhances the peristaltic movement in the food pipe which helps in facilitating the digestion time faster, this causes calming down effect, thereby relieving nausea or vomiting sensation.
Directions for Use
Take MOTINORM SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the appropriate dose and duration of MOTINORM SYRUP for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
MOTINORM SYRUPCOMMON dry mouth UNCOMMON feeling anxious feeling drowsy headache diarrhoea itchy skin, rash unusual production of breast milk in men and women painful or tender breasts lowering of sexual desire in men RAREStop taking MOTINORM SYRUP and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects severe reaction having symptoms such as swelling of the hands, feet, ankle, face, lips and throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing itchy lumpy rash (hives), nettle rash (urticaria) uncontrolled movements, which include irregular movements of eyes, an unusual movement of the tongue, abnormal posture (Ex. twisted neck) have a fast unusual heartbeat seizures (fits)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMOTINORM SYRUP should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGMOTINORM SYRUP is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk. MOTINORM SYRUP may cause unwanted side effects affecting the heart in a breastfed baby. It should only be used only if considered clearly necessary by the doctor. Consult your doctor before taking MOTINORM SYRUP. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESMOTINORM SYRUP does not affect the ability to drive or use machines. KIDNEYMOTINORM SYRUP should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems such as kidney impairment or kidney failure. Your doctor might consider adjusting your dose. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERMOTINORM SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients having moderate to severe liver diseases such as liver function impairment or liver failure. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take MOTINORM SYRUP if you are allergic to Domperidone or any other ingredients present in it. HEART DISEASEMOTINORM SYRUP is not recommended in patients suffering from heart problems such as prolonged QT corrected interval (reading in eco cardiogram (ECG) machine) or heart failure (heart cannot pump blood properly). Kindly consult a doctor before taking MOTINORM SYRUP. OTHERSMOTINORM SYRUP is not recommended for use if you: tumor in the pituitary gland (prolactinoma) history of blockage or tear in the intestine hypokalemia (low level of potassium) hyperkalemia (increased levels of potassium in the blood) hypomagnesemia (decreased levels of magnesium in the blood) signs and symptoms of bleeding in the stomach or intestine (black tarry bowel motions or blood in your bowel motions) Use in pediatrics: MOTINORM SYRUP is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age or weighing less than 35 kgs. Consult with your child’s doctor before giving MOTINORM SYRUP to your child. Use in geriatrics: MOTINORM SYRUP should be used with caution for use over 60 years of age, as MOTINORM SYRUP be associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm disorder and cardiac arrest. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking MOTINORM SYRUP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, fluconazole, and voriconazole) medicines to manage bacterial infections (Ex. erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, moxifloxacin, pentamidine) medicine to manage heart problems or high blood pressure (Ex. amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, disopyramide, bepridil, dofetilide, sotalol, diltiazem, verapamil) medicines to manage psychoses (Ex. haloperidol, pimozide, sertindole), medicine to manage depression (Ex. citalopram, escitalopram) medicines to manage gastrointestinal disorders (such as cisapride, diphemanil, dolasetron, prucalopride) medicines to manage allergies (Ex. mequitazine, mizolastine) medicine to manage malaria (specifically halofantrine) medicines to manage AIDS/HIV (Ex. ritonavir, atazanavir) medicine to manage cancer (Ex. toremifene, vandetanib, vincamine) medicine used to manage drug addiction (Ex. methadone) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. The symptoms might include feeling sleepy, confused, uncontrolled movements of the eye and tongue and abnormal posture (like a twisted neck). SYNOPSIS Drug : Domperidone Pharmacological Category : Dopamine antagonists Therapeutic Indication : Nausea and Vomiting Dosage Forms : Tablets, Capsules, Dispersible tablets, Rapitab, Suspension, Oral Suspension, Syrup, Oral Drops, Drops MORE INFORMATION Keep MOTINORM SYRUP out of reach of children Store MOTINORM SYRUP at room temperature below 30°C
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Priyanka Goel
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
11 Nov 2022