Domar: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Domar Information

Domar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup, Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Domar has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Domar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Domar include Dry Mouth. Some other side effects of Domar have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Domar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Domar has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Domar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Domar related warnings section.

Domar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Domar in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Domar are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Domar with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Domar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Domar Benefits & Uses
Domar Dosage & How to Take
Domar Side Effects
Domar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Domar with Other Drugs
Domar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Domar
Domar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Domar Benefits & Uses

Domar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)

Other Benefits

Diabetic Gastroparesis
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Domar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Domar Related Warnings

Is the use of Domar safe for pregnant women?

Domar may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Domar again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Domar safe during breastfeeding?

Domar can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Domar on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Domar. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Domar on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Domar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Domar only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Domar on the Heart?

Domar is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Domar with Other Drugs

Domar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chloroquine

Quinidine

Citalopram

Fluoxetine

Haloperidol

Domar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Domar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Domar

Is this Domar habit forming or addictive?

Domar does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Domar you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Domar only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Domar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Domar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Domar

Taking Domar with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Domar

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Domar with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Domar

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Domar safe to use?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Domar is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, itching, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Domar work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Domar contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Domar?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Ideally, Domar should be taken by mouth once daily but it can be taken twice in some cases depending on the severity of symptoms or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken before 30 minutes of eating food to prevent acidity and heartburn. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypersensitivity and improper liver function.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Domar?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Domar is a brand name for domperidone. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as antiemetics (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It is mainly used for the treatment of nausea, vomiting, bloating and stomach fullness. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain medication used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Domar cause high blood sugar?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Domar does not cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. You are advised to monitor your blood sugar level on daily basis. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.