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Gerdom Benefits & Uses

Gerdom is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Gerdom 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: pantoprazole (40 mg) and domperidone (10 mg)
Adult	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: pantoprazole (40 mg) and domperidone (10 mg)
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: pantoprazole (40 mg) and domperidone (10 mg)

Gerdom Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gerdom on the Heart?

Gerdom has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gerdom with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Ketoconazole

Erythromycin

Moderate

Digoxin

Warfarin

Gerdom Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Osteoporosis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gerdom

Is this Gerdom habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gerdom has not been reported.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gerdom should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Gerdom in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Gerdom Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gerdom

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gerdom together with food.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gerdom

Question about 6 years ago

What is Gerdom?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Gerdom without consulting a doctor?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Gerdom cause headache?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.