Domstal Baby Oral Drops

Domstal Baby Oral Drops fall under the category of dopamine antagonists and are essentially used to prevent vomiting and nausea in children.

The reason why it is so effective when it comes to preventing nausea and vomiting is because it functions by tightening the muscles present at the beginning of the GI tract and loosening the ones at the end.

As a result, the process of passing food along the digestive system becomes significantly faster. Furthermore, this medicine also inhibits the vomiting centre of the brain, due to which the feeling of nausea also passes.

Domstal baby drops are available in the form of liquid dosage form and must only be taken orally. In general, the medication should be taken at least 15-30 minutes before eating your meal and this is because it has to help the food get digested faster.

You should ensure that you only take the correct dose, as prescribed by your doctor, as an overdose can lead to dizziness, weakness and losing control or balance. If you feel this medication does not help you, do not increase the dose on your own. Speak to your doctor about it instead.

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 Baby Oral Drops if you have the following conditions:

• An allergy to Domstal Baby Oral Drops 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

• Headache

• Dryness In Mouth

• Stomach Pain

• Diarrhoea

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect lasts for 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action occurs anytime between 30 minutes – 1 hour after taking it.

• Is it habit forming?

  There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming the alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for pregnant women as it can affect the foetus.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No, this medication is not safe for breastfeeding women as it can affect the baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As some of the side effects of this this drug include drowsiness, it is not advisable to drive after taking the pill.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients who have impaired kidney function should not take this pill as it can lead to more kidney problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Patients who have impaired liver function should not take this pill as it can lead to more liver problems, including liver failure.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Domstal Baby Oral Drops , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Dom 1mg Syrup

  Morepen Laboratories Ltd

• Eldostal 1Mg Suspension

  Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Domcolic 1Mg Syrup

  Zydus Cadila

• Domcon 1Mg Syrup

  Icon Pharma & Surgicals Pvt Ltd

• Domkid 1Mg Drop

  Psychotropics India Ltd

• Emstal 1Mg Suspension

  Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals Ltd

• Motinorm Syrup

  Medley Pharmaceuticals

• Domtop 1Mg Drop

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Domriv Drop

  East African India Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Stopvom Ped Drop

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, you should take one as soon as you remember that you’ve missed the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication 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

  Domstal Baby Oral Drops causes hypokalemia, thus monitoring of potassium serum concentration is recommended.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Apomorphine : Use of Ondansetron with Apomorphine is not recommended. Replacement of the drug should be considered under the doctor's supervision. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.
  • Amiodarone : Use of Ondansetron with Amiodarone is not recommended as it may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty in breathing if these drugs are used together. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if the patient is having any heart disease. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.
  • Amitriptyline : If these drugs are used together, the patient may experience confusion, hallucination, changes in blood pressure, fever or excessive sweating. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.
  • Carbamazepine : Patient's nausea and vomiting may not subside if these drugs are taken together. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.
  • Phenytoin : Patient's nausea and vomiting may not subside if these drugs are taken together. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.
  • Cyclophosphamide : The desired effect of cyclophosphamide will not be obtained if these drugs are concurrently taken. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  It can have negative interactions with certain diseases. These include asthma, impaired kidney function, and gastrointestinal toxicity.

• Ques : What is Domstal Baby Oral Drops?

  Ans : Domstal Baby Oral Drops is a medication which has Domperidone as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by working on the part of the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.

• Ques : What is used for Domstal Baby Oral Drops?

  Ans : Domstal is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as nausea and vomiting. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Domstal Baby Oral Drops to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Domstal Baby Oral Drops?

  Ans : Side effects include headache, dry mouth, stomach pain, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Domstal Baby Oral Drops?

  Ans : Domstal Baby Oral Drops should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Is Domstal an over the counter drug?

  Ans : No, Domstal is not an over the counter drug. It is a prescribed medication and available only after the doctor’s prescription.

• Ques : Does Domstal raise the blood pressure?

  Ans : Yes, Domstal raise the blood pressure.

• Ques : Can I take Domstal for morning sickness?

  Ans : Yes, Domstal can be used for morning sickness. It is also beneficial in conditions such as gastric motility disorders, nausea and vomiting.

• Ques : Can I take Domstal with antibiotics?

  Ans : No, it is not advised to consume antibiotics with Domstal, as it may lead to adverse effects.

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