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Dompan OD Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Dompan OD Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Dompan OD Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Dompan OD Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dompan OD Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Dompan OD Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Dompan OD Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Dompan OD Tablet related warnings talks about Dompan OD Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Dompan OD Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Dompan OD Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Dompan OD Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dompan OD Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Dompan OD Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Dompan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Dompan OD Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Dompan may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dompan OD Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Dompan. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Dompan OD Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Dompan. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Dompan OD Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Dompan on the heart have been reported.
Dompan OD Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dompan OD Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dompan OD Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Dompan OD Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Dompan OD Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Dompan OD Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Dompan OD Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Dompan OD Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dompan OD Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dompan OD Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dompan OD Tablet with alcohol will be.
Ideally, Dompan 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.
Yes, you can take Dompan for acidity as it decreases the release of acid in your stomach which is responsible for acidity, burping, and discomfort in your stomach. You are advised to take it before a meal or as prescribed by your doctor.
Dompan 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.
Yes, Dompan has been reported to cause rashes or itching but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience excessive itching then consult it with your doctor immediately.
Dompan is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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