Uses of Dompenyl-M 10 mg

Dompenyl M belongs to the group of drugs for the gastrointestinal tract. The main ingredient in the drug is Domperidone (in the form of Domperidone maleate) 10mg and the excipients are just enough for 1 tablet.
The drug is prepared in the form of tablets and packed in boxes of 10 blisters x 10 tablets, which can be used for adults and children.

2.1. Effect of Dompenyl Domperidone is an anti-Dopamine active ingredient, which helps to stimulate peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal contractions and does not affect the secretion of gastric juice. Domperidone is commonly used to treat acute vomiting.
2.2. Dompenyl M is used in the following cases:
Support and treatment of nausea/vomiting, bloating, loss of appetite, indigestion, belching/heartburn. Support & treatment of patients with chronic gastritis, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, gastric prolapse, gastrointestinal inflammation, symptoms occurring after gastrectomy, taking anti-cancer drugs or L- dopa. Treatment of cyclic vomiting, upper respiratory tract infections, and cancer drugs in children.

3.1. Dosage Dompenyl is available in tablet form and is taken orally.
Patients should take the medicine with 1 cup of boiled water to cool. Take the tablet whole (do not chew, crush, or crush the tablet) before use. In addition, patients should take the drug after meals to reduce irritation on the stomach.
You should not use Domperidon in other ways, but you should follow the instructions for use of the medical professional to achieve the best treatment effect.
3.2. Dosage Domperidone dose depends on the medical condition and age of each patient. Your doctor will adjust the most appropriate dose.
Treatment of nausea/vomiting due to any cause:
For adults: usual dose 10-20mg Domperidone, every 4-8 hours. For children: usual dose 0.2-0.4mg Domperidone/kg, every 4-8 hours. Treatment of indigestion in adults:
Usual dose 10-20mg Domperidone, 3 times/day before meals and 10-20mg Domperidone in the evening. The duration of taking Domperidone was only stopped at 12 weeks. However, the use of domperidone for the prophylaxis of postoperative vomiting is not recommended.

Dompenyl - M 10mg drug is not used in the following cases:
People with a history of allergy, hypersensitivity to Domperidone or any ingredient in the drug. The patient has an intestinal obstruction. Stomach perforation. Gastrointestinal bleeding. The patient has a pituitary tumor. Domperidone should not be used in children < 1 year of age.

During the use of Dompenyl - M, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Dizziness, nervousness, headache, anxiety, drowsiness,... Erythema multiforme Itching, skin rash Gynecomastia in men, breast pain Diarrhea Dry mouth, thirst Abdominal muscle cramps Allergic reactions Lactational cramps Abdominal muscle cramps During the use of the drug, if the patient encounters symptoms any of the above side effects or other symptoms. Patients should immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment by doctors.

When combining 2 or more other drugs together, drug interactions can occur. Here are some interactions between Dompenyl M with food or other drugs:
Ketoconazole. Bromocriptine. Opioid pain relievers. H2-receptor antagonists: Cimetidine, Nizatidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine. Lithium. Food, alcohol, carbonated soft drinks or stimulants. Patients should list all medications they are taking (prescription or non-prescription), health foods, vitamins, herbs with pharmacists, doctors to avoid drug interactions for themselves. .

Patients should carefully read the drug instructions listed by the manufacturer or can refer to some notes when using Dompenyl-M as follows:
Do not use Domperidone for people with severe liver failure. Domperidone should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Use Domperidone at the right dose according to the instructions for use or follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist to ensure optimal treatment effect. Keep Domperidone out of the reach of children. When a patient shows signs of toxicity due to an overdose of Domperidone, it is necessary to temporarily stop using the drug and immediately transfer the patient to the nearest medical center for timely treatment of drug poisoning. Store Domperidon in a dry, clean place, the best storage temperature is 30°C and humidity < 75%. Dompenyl - M 10mg is indicated for the treatment of a number of conditions such as gastritis, gastrointestinal inflammation, vomiting, postoperative vomiting,... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects If you want, you need to strictly follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.
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