New Year Bumper Sale @ Rs. 1 X
Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Other than this, Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule also has some side effects, the most common being Dry Mouth, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule 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.
In addition, Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule related warnings section.
Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule in conditions like Liver Disease, Diarrhea (Loose Motions). Other contraindications of Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule is used to treat the following -
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) |
|
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Lokcidom in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lokcidom. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Lokcidom is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
Lokcidom is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
Using Lokcidom does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule
Taking Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule
Taking Lokcidom 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Lokcidom has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Lokcidom should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Lokcidom 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, Lokcidom 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.
Take Lokcidom as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience