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Gerdom is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Gerdom have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gerdom. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gerdom are Headache, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gerdom as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gerdom are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gerdom is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Gerdom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gerdom can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gerdom in conditions like Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease.
Besides this, Gerdom may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gerdom is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gerdom 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 Gerdom safe for pregnant women?
Gerdom can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Gerdom safe during breastfeeding?
Gerdom should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gerdom on the Kidneys?
Gerdom can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Gerdom on the Liver?
Gerdom may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gerdom on the Heart?
Gerdom has very mild side effects on the heart.
Gerdom 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 Gerdom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gerdom habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Gerdom has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Gerdom can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Gerdom should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Gerdom in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Gerdom
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gerdom together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gerdom
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gerdom with alcohol will be.
Gerdom 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.
Gerdom 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.
Yes, Gerdom can cause headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest, even after this if pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Take Gerdom as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
No, Gerdom should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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