Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Omecip D does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Take Omecip D as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Omecip D 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.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Omecip D 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.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Omecip D 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.