Domstal 10 MG Tablet

Domstal 10 MG Tablet is indicated for treating the symptoms caused by vestibular disorders. It is also prescribed in vertigo/motion sickness, nausea, dizziness, headache, vomiting, the sensation of fullness when there is a delay in gastric emptying.

The active ingredient domperidone fall under the class of dopamine antagonist. The medicine tightens the muscles near the entrance of the stomach and relaxes the ones present at the exit.

The action of this medication helps to speed up the passing of the food that you intake - from your stomach to your intestine, reducing the feeling of nausea and sickness, also preventing vomiting.

This medicine also works by blocking or reducing the stimulation in the ‘vomiting centre’ of your brain, which will eventually reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting. The possible side effects of taking this medication can be nausea, dryness in mouth, indigestion, sleepiness or weight gain.

You are advised not to take Domstal 10 MG Tablet if you have the following conditions:

• An allergy to Domstal 10 MG Tablet or any other ingredient of this medicine
• Bleeding problems or blockage in your stomach or in the intestine
• Tumour in the pituitary gland
• Cardiac disease
• Incorrect levels of magnesium, potassium or calcium in the blood
• Severe/moderate liver impairment

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Gastric Motility Disorders

• Allergy

• Tumor Of Pituitary Gland

• Heart Diseases

• Depression

• Porphyria

• Skin Rash

• Weakness

• Dry Mouth

• Insomnia

• Excessive Sweating

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Depressed Mood

• Muscle Stiffness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts up to 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not clearly established and hence you are advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding mothers as there is a risk of side effects on the infant. You are advised to consult your doctors and consider the potential benefit and risks before consuming this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This fact remain unknown, whether it is safe or not to consume this medicine along with alcohol. Please consult the doctor before taking it.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine may affect the alertness of the patient taking this medicine. Do not drive if you feel side effects affecting your alertness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment is needed. Consult your doctor before taking this.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment is needed. Consult your doctor before taking this.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Domstal 10 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Antem 10 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Nudom 10 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Domel-Mt 10 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Domperidone 10 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Gastrium 10 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Skip the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose at the right time. The dose should not get doubled in an attempt to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, agitation, and convulsions and may be more prevalent in infants and children. Immediate medical attention including gastric lavage may be required in severe cases.

Domstal 10 MG Tablet attaches to the dopaminergic receptors without causing any release of the chemical dopamine. This in turn, facilitates gastric emptying and decreases small bowel transit time

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  • The patients taking this medicine have been reported for false results, as it interacts with investigations of Neuroendocrine Tumors, Secretin Stimulation Test, Urine Tests for THC. Thus an alternative confirmatory test should be considered to verify the results.
  • Skin sensitivity test: Report the use of this medicine to the doctor before a skin sensitivity test. This medicine may interfere with the procedure and may give false negative results. Use of this medicine should stop at least 4 days before the test is conducted.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Concomitant use of Antiretrovirals, warfarin, methotrexate, digoxin, Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole), tacrolimus, antiarrhythmics, apomorphine, protease inhibitors, systemic azole antifungals, some macrolides (erythromycin, clarithromycin and telithromycin) is contraindicated.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Kidney Disease: Domperidone should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired kidney function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring is advised, especially if the impairment is severe.
  • Liver Disease: Domperidone should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired liver function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring is advised, especially if the impairment is mild to moderate. For severe impairment, use of this medicine is not recommended.
  • Intestinal Disorders: Domperidone should be used with extreme caution in people having serious intestinal problems like internal bleeding, an obstruction or perforation of the stomach and intestine. Use of an alternate medicine is advised in such cases.
  • Parkinson's Disease: This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. It should be used only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved with use.

• Ques : What is Domstal 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Domstal Tablet is a medication which has Domperidone as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the activity of a chemical in the brain that causes Nausea and Vomiting. This Tablet is used to treat conditions such as Nausea, Vomiting and Gastric Motility Disorders.

• Ques : What are the uses of Domstal 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Domstal Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Nausea and vomiting and Gastric Motility Disorders. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using this Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Domstal 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Domstal is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of this Tablet which are as follows: Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet, Difficulty in breathing, Skin rash, Convulsions, Heart rhythm disorders, Disrupted menstrual cycle, Breast pain and tenderness, Dry mouth, Loss of libido, and Breast like growth in men.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Domstal 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Domstal should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packing. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : Is Domstal an over the counter drug?

  Ans : Domstal is not an over the counter (OTC) medicine and it is not advisable to take it without a prescription. It is advised to consult a doctor before taking it about the dosage and the benefits or risks it may cause. If you are already on a medication, you should inform the doctor about the same so that this medication shall not cause any undesirable effect interacting with any other medicine.

• Ques : Does Domstal cause weight gain?

  Ans : No, Domstal does not cause Weight Gain. If the patient experiences weight gain, it is advised to stop consuming this medication and consult a doctor as soon as possible.

• Ques : Does Domstal raise the blood pressure?

  Ans : Yes, consumption of Domstal may increase the Blood Pressure and Heart Rate.

• Ques : Can I take Domstal with antibiotics?

  Ans : No, It is not adequate to use this tablet while taking Antibiotics.

• Ques : Can I take Domstal with paracetamol?

  Ans : Yes, Domstal tablet can be taken along with paracetamol.

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