Uses of Motilium syrup for babies

Motilium has the active ingredient domperidone, which is used to treat symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Motilium 30ml is produced in the form of a white homogeneous oral suspension.

The nature of domperidone as a dopamine receptor antagonist with antiemetic properties should be used in the symptomatic treatment of nausea and vomiting in adults, children, and infants.
The drug is given orally and the lowest effective dose for the shortest time should be used to control vomiting and nausea.
For the best effect, the patient should take the drug before meals. The maximum use time should not be more than one week. Dosage of the drug varies according to the age of the patient, including:
Adults and children 12 years of age and older and weighing 35 kg or more: Take 3 times a day with a dose of 10ml/time. Children under 12 years of age, children, infants and adolescents weighing less than 35 kg: Motilium syrup for infants and children under 12 years of age can be prescribed at a dose of 0.25 mg/kg per dose. drink times. Drink 3 times a day and should be taken at least 4-6 hours apart. It should be noted that daily dose should not exceed 0.75mg/kg. For example: For children weighing 10kg, the dose is 2.5mg for 1 oral dose and can be used 3 times/day with a maximum dose of 7.5mg/day. Patients with impaired liver function: For patients with impaired liver function, Motilium is contraindicated in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment. In patients with mild hepatic impairment, no dose adjustment is required. Patients with renal impairment: People with renal impairment will prolong the half-life of domperidone, so if repeated use of Motilium drug should be reduced to 1 to 2 times / day, depending on the degree of renal impairment. dose reduction may be required. Note that the above dosage is for reference only. Depending on the condition of the disease and the patient's condition, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose.

The drug is contraindicated in some of the following cases:
History of allergy to domperidone or any of its excipients. Patients with prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors Patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. Patients with prolonged electrocardiographic QT interval or marked electrolyte disturbance or congestive heart failure. Patient is taking concomitant medications that prolong the QT interval. Patient is taking concomitantly with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Motilium syrup contains the active ingredient domperidone and is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of vomiting and nausea. To ensure effective use, users need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
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